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Provision of Healthwatch Luton

LUTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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AwardUpdate

22 Mar 2018 at 10:32

Award Notice
Tender

02 Jan 2018 at 08:40

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Luton Borough Council is seeking tenders for the "Provision of Healthwatch Luton" service, an essential health service within the industry category of health services. This procurement process is currently in the award stage, having completed the tender phase with the contract set to commence on 1st April 2018 and run until 31st March 2022, with options for annual extensions. The total value of the contract is £489,848. Interested parties should note that the initial three months will serve as a setup phase, beginning before the full service launch on 1st July 2018, and that the contract is dependent on ongoing government funding.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in the provision of health services. Businesses that can demonstrate their ability to deliver high-quality healthwatch services and meet statutory requirements will be well-positioned to compete. With the potential for contract extensions based on performance and funding availability, this represents a chance for sustainable business growth in the health sector in the East of England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Healthwatch Luton

Notice Description

Luton Council ("the Council") is inviting Tenders for the provision of a Local Healthwatch Service for the Borough of Luton. The Contract will be for a period of two years from 1st April 2018, with the possibility of annual extensions for a further two years. The contract extension will be subject to the funding being available to the council from central government and the successful Provider achieving high levels of satisfaction in the provision of the Services as set out in the specification. You should be aware that this contract is a statutory service and it is subject to it continuing to being a statutory service and on an annual basis receiving government grant funding or alternative Council finance being available on an on going basis. It is accepted that a new Provider may not be in a position to deliver a fully functioning service from 1st April 2018 and that the first three months of the contract will operate as a set up phase, prior to commencement of the full service from 1st July 2018.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1cbd1e81-78ef-4445-85d7-fcb5262a84d9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc68ed5c-02e3-4bbf-b47d-c562d31c3fec
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£489,848 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£489,848 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20187 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2022 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LUTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 2BQ
Post Town
Luton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEALTHWATCH CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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