Award

Healthwatch Service

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Oct 2024 at 13:21

Award Notice
Tender

10 Jun 2024 at 13:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Lincolnshire County Council has completed the procurement process for the "Healthwatch Service," classified under the Health and social work services industry (CPV ID: 85000000). This significant public procurement contract, valued at £2,325,000 GBP, aims to enhance the health and care system for the population of Lincolnshire. The procurement employed an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 10 July 2024. The contract was awarded on 20 August 2024 and commenced on 1 October 2024, scheduled to end on 31 March 2030. The service is intended to provide a credible, representative, and influential public voice within the local health and care system, reflecting the objectives of the Health and Social Care Act 2012.

This tender presents a substantial business growth opportunity, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) as identified in its suitability criteria. The selected supplier, HWLincs, exemplifies the kind of organisation that can successfully compete in such procurement processes. Companies with expertise in health and social work services, and those capable of working closely with councils to deliver comprehensive public services, are particularly well-suited to participate. Engaging in similar tenders can help businesses build their credentials and expand their footprint in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Healthwatch Service

Notice Description

The aim of the Service is to give people in Lincolnshire a greater say in how the health and care system works. This service was a central pillar of the coalition Government's ambition and a key component of the Health and Social Care Act 2012 ("the Act"). To achieve this, Government outlined a framework for a network of local Healthwatch organisations with the aim of creating a credible, representative, and influential public voice in the system. The Provider is expected to be responsible for providing this service, liaising closely with the Council. The service will be available to the whole population of Lincolnshire.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-31b72804-165e-4b62-a41a-cab9dfe65bb2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87d7bd1c-8a76-49c8-b34b-eeccf62f25c7
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

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,325,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,325,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2030 Over 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
LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Elena Garcia Carretero
Contact Email
elena.garcia-carretero@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN1 1YL
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Carholme
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HWLINCS

Further Information

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