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Contract for the Provision of a Healthwatch Service in the London Borough of Waltham Forest

LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 May 2022 at 09:20

Award Notice
Tender

21 Jan 2022 at 16:58

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Waltham Forest is inviting tenders for the provision of a Healthwatch Service, an essential service under the Health and Social Care Act 2012. The contract, valued at £605,000, will begin on 1st April 2022 and run until 31st March 2025, with the potential for a two-year extension. The tendering phase ended on 22nd February 2022, marking this procurement as part of the open procedure method within the health and social work services category. This opportunity is located in England, specifically within the London Borough of Waltham Forest.

This tender presents significant opportunities for organisations specialising in health and social care services. Companies that can demonstrate experience in community engagement, patient advocacy, or service improvement would be well-placed to compete for this contract. The objective is to establish a local Healthwatch that effectively represents and engages with users of health and social care services, providing them with a platform to have their voices heard and to influence service design and delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for the Provision of a Healthwatch Service in the London Borough of Waltham Forest

Notice Description

The London Borough of Waltham Forest ("the Authority") invites Tenders from suitably qualified and experienced organisations for the Contract for The Provision of a Healthwatch Service in the London Borough of Waltham Forest ("the Contract"). The Contract will commence on 1st April 2022 and shall continue up to and including 31st March 2025 (the "Contract Period"). At the sole discretion of the Authority the Contract Period may be extended in such period or periods as the Authority deems appropriate up to a maximum of two (2) years, providing a possible total Contract Period to midnight on 31st March 2027. The Health and Social Care Act 2012 requires local authorities with adult social care responsibilities to commission a local Healthwatch. The successful provider will be required to ensure the local Healthwatch is of benefit to patients, users of services, carers and the public by providing support to get the best out of services, improving outcomes and supporting services to be more responsive to what people want and need. To work with communities to influence commissioners to design and provide better health and social care services. The local Healthwatch will need to be independent and coordinate and build upon all of the existing mechanisms for engaging users of health and social care services, established by the Authority, the National Health Service ("NHS") and the networks of user-led organisations. It will also establish relationships that engage communities, patients, service users and carer groups.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-389926a3-f7b5-46cf-a709-05352768cd76
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3729f0f9-025f-4af1-85d1-e2a7bd1bed12
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£605,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£605,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
11 Jun 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 2-3 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WALTHAMSTOW
Postcode
E17 4JF
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI53 Redbridge and Waltham Forest
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
Waltham Forest
Electoral Ward
Chapel End
Westminster Constituency
Walthamstow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEALTHWATCH TOWER HAMLETS

Further Information

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