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Healthwatch Suffolk Services - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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15 May 2025 at 11:55

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council has completed the procurement process for the statutory provision of Healthwatch Suffolk services, adhering to the Health and Social Care Act 2012 and its subsequent amendments. The awarded contract, with a total value of £1,955,000 excluding VAT, spans a three-year period starting from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028, with an option to extend for up to two additional years. Key dates included a submission deadline of 18th November 2024. This open procedure tender, classified under the health and social work services industry (CPV code: 85000000) and associated social services classifications, was expressly for entities capable of operating within the East of England region, focusing on enhancing community engagement and healthcare outcomes.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for organisations specialising in healthcare and community services to expand their influence and service offerings in Suffolk. Businesses with a proven track record in managing large-scale social and health services, preferably with experience in community engagement and service monitoring, would be well-positioned to leverage this contract for business growth. The awarded supplier, Healthwatch Suffolk CIC, illustrates the importance of having an established presence and capability in delivering impactful health and social care solutions, opening up pathways for similar enterprises to secure future public sector collaborations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Healthwatch Suffolk Services - AWARD

Notice Description

Suffolk County Council (SCC) is seeking to procure a provider for the statutory provision of Healthwatch Suffolk services, in accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2012, as amended in June 2022. The Act mandates the establishment of Local Healthwatch to empower citizens and communities in influencing and challenging the provision of health and social care services. SCC is obligated under the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 to ensure effective operation of Local Healthwatch within its jurisdiction. Local Healthwatch plays a crucial role in improving health and social care outcomes by engaging with the community to influence and monitor services. It helps people maintain employment, stability in their homes, social activity and education, while also reducing pressure on carers. By addressing health inequalities, Local Healthwatch contributes to reducing demand on healthcare services. The contract period will be for 3 years (1st April 2025 - 31st March 2028) with the option to extend for up to a further 2 years. The total maximum contract value (including the extension period) is PS1,955,000 excluding VAT. Please note there will be no inflationary uplift in the contract. The submission deadline is 18th November 2024 at 12noon.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-480e49dc-39aa-4294-8f6a-5bfd21f955ad
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec230c17-2311-4457-82a1-4c9b5e1abed3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85100000 - Health services

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312310 - Guidance services

85320000 - Social services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,955,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 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
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUFFOLK
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEALTHWATCH SUFFOLK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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