Planning

North Northamptonshire Healthwatch

NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

04 Sep 2024 at 09:43

Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

07 Aug 2024 at 11:42

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

North Northamptonshire Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the commissioning of the local Healthwatch Service, focusing on health and social work services (CPV: 85000000). The engagement end date is set for 15th September 2024. Key locations for the service include Kettering, specifically postal code NN16. The council is looking to reshape the Healthwatch service provision to ensure a robust and independent public voice in local health and social care systems. Interested parties are requested to provide written responses to a Soft Market Testing Questionnaire to help shape this future service. The procurement title for this tender is "North Northamptonshire Healthwatch," and it involves market engagement to gain insights and perspectives from potential suppliers.

This procurement process provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those experienced in delivering Healthwatch or similar services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are especially encouraged to get involved. By participating, businesses can leverage their expertise to influence the design and delivery of a critical health and social care voice in North Northamptonshire, potentially securing a contract that promotes long-term growth and impact within the community. Engaging with this tender could lead to significant opportunities for enhancing service delivery and expanding market presence in the health and social care sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

North Northamptonshire Healthwatch

Notice Description

The important role of the local Healthwatch in providing a strong and independent public voice is both recognised and valued. The Health & Social Care Act 2012 places a duty for top tier authorities to locally commission Healthwatch, which is the primary public champion for both local health and social care systems. Healthwatch plays an important role in monitoring the quality of local services and gathering the views and experiences of customers and the wider public; and presenting these views to sector providers and commissioners to influence service provision in the local area. Local Healthwatch's relationship with, and responsibilities to Healthwatch England and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) will allow this informing and influencing role to be mirrored at a national level. Northamptonshire County Council (NCC) established its local Healthwatch services in April 2013. Healthwatch Northamptonshire is well embedded within the county. Since April 1st 2021, NCC has been replaced by two unitary authorities: North Northamptonshire Council (NNC) and West Northamptonshire Council (WNC). From 1st April 2025 North Northamptonshire Council (NNC) will commission its own Healthwatch. This soft market testing exercise relates to the potential commissioning and procurement plans for a Local Healthwatch Service in Wandsworth. North Northamptonshire Council, is seeking to engage with organisations who deliver Healthwatch Services or related services. In order to gain the perspective of the market in shaping the future service provision in North Northamptonshire. We are seeking written responses to a Soft Market Testing Questionnaire that has been designed for this purpose

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10cceb9e-d387-415e-affa-34fd21a14fda
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Sep 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Nicola McCann
Contact Email
nicola.mccann@northnorthants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07860802461

Buyer Location

Locality
KETTERING
Postcode
NN16 8TL
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Northall
Westminster Constituency
Kettering

Further Information

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