Tender

ESCC-SS Healthwatch and Independent Health Complaints Advocacy Service

ESCC ADULT SOCIAL CARE

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13 Jul 2021 at 08:41

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06 Jul 2021 at 10:15

Tender

06 Jul 2021 at 10:10

Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council intends to commission the Healthwatch and Independent Health Complaints Advocacy Service under a single contract, identified as ESCC-SS. This procurement falls within the health and social work services sector, specifically targeting health services and social work related services. The tender participation deadline is set for 12 noon on 24th September 2021, with the contract period beginning on 1st August 2022 and concluding on 31st March 2027. The procurement process follows the open method above threshold, allowing for broader competition. Interested suppliers should register their interest via the In-Tend website to access necessary documents and guidance.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social care services to expand their reach within the East Sussex region. Companies that provide advocacy services, patient support, or complaint assistance in the NHS context would find a strong fit for this procurement. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, benefiting from the local insights and agile approaches they can bring to the contract's fulfilment, thereby fostering growth and enhancing community health outcomes.

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Notice Title

ESCC-SS Healthwatch and Independent Health Complaints Advocacy Service

Notice Description

East Sussex County Council ('the Council') intends to commission the Healthwatch and Independent Health Complaints Advocacy Services under a single contract. The role of the Healthwatch service in East Sussex is to gather the views and understand the experiences of patients, service users, carers, and the wider community including seldom heard groups. Make these views known to commissioners and Providers of health and social care. Promote and support the involvement of these groups in the commissioning and provision of local care services and how they are scrutinised. Provide information, 'signposting' for services and support to make informed choices. Recommend the undertaking of investigations or special service reviews to Healthwatch England and the Care Quality Commission (CQC); and Make the views and experiences of people known to Healthwatch England and provide a steer to help it carry out its role as national champion. The HCSA imposes a duty on Local Authorities to commission a local IHCAS. Local Authorities are required to commission the provision of assistance for individuals making or intending to make an NHS complaint (which includes a complaint to the Health Service Ombudsman). The NHS complaints process covers: All NHS Trusts and NHS Bodies including NHS Foundation Trusts. Family Health Services provided for the NHS by GPs, Dentists, Opticians or Pharmacists. Clinical Commissioning Groups. Private health care establishments if the treatment has been paid for by the NHS; and all other health services commissioned by NHS funding. Additional information: The Council's full requirements and details of how to tender for this opportunity are available by clicking the Express Interest button. The deadline for tender submission is 12 noon on 24th September 2021. How to obtain the Tender Documents Interested parties should register their interest in the project via the In-Tend website https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/Tenders/Current. The Tender documents can be accessed when logged into In-Tend by selecting 'View Details' on the relevant tender advert and clicking the 'Express Interest' tab. Once in the tender there are five tabs, namely 'Tender', 'ITT - documents', 'Correspondence', 'Clarifications' and 'History'. Select the 2nd tab (ITT - documents) where you will find useful information under 'Tender Details'. Continue to scroll down to the heading 'Tender Documents Received' where you will be able to view / download the documents. Please download all the documents and read very carefully. Opting In and Opting Out Please note you are required to 'Opt In' before you can access the 'My tender Return' to start populating your response. The 'Opt Out' functionality will also be available throughout the duration of the tender process. Opting out will give you the option of declaring you no longer want to receive any further communication in relation to this tender along with the opportunity of providing comments and feedback for this decision. You can choose to 'Opt In' at any time during the tender process if you initially decided to 'Opt Out'. Further Guidance In addition, guidance on how to participate in a tender, download and upload documents / returns and if required, register your company (free of charge) can be found on the In-tend site under the 'Help' or 'Information for Suppliers' buttons. Receiving Notification Emails To ensure you receive email alerts and notifications from our system, please add the email domain '@in-tendorganiser.co.uk' to your Safe Senders list. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4d6d6bbf-7337-4438-afdb-0c42816b2581
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c0ec620-e3ad-49cc-be76-a3ddddf39179
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85100000 - Health services

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2022 - 31 Mar 2027 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESCC ADULT SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EAST SUSSEX
Postcode
BN7 1UE
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Priory
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

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