Award

Award of ESCC Healthwatch and Independent Health Complaints Advocacy Service

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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20 Jan 2022 at 13:39

Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council has awarded the contract for the Healthwatch and Independent Health Complaints Advocacy Service to East Sussex Community Voice CIC. This service falls under the Health and Social Work Services category (CPV code 85000000) and is being delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used for this contract was an open procedure above the threshold. The contract commenced on 1st April 2022 and runs until 31st March 2027, including a recently utilised extension option starting on 1st April 2025 and ending on 31st March 2027. The total contract value, inclusive of the extension, is £2,340,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care services. The successful provision of support services for health complaints and advocacy can enhance business credibility and expand service portfolios. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in procurement activities like this, given the emphasis on community-focused services and practical support. The awarded contract supports the growth and innovation within these sectors by empowering them to influence and improve local health and social care services.

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Notice Title

Award of ESCC Healthwatch and Independent Health Complaints Advocacy Service

Notice Description

This award is for the Healthwatch and Independent Health Complaints Advocacy Service. The Healthwatch service is the consumer champion for health and social care listening to people to understand what matters most, influencing those that have the power to change services, and empowering people to get the most from health and social care services. The Independent Health Complaints Service (IHCAS) provides practical support and direction for individuals making or intending to make an Health Services complaint, and assisting them in finding a resolution to their complaint of Health Services in the local authority area of the East Sussex County Council. Extension option has been utilised. The extension period starts on 1st April 2025 and ends 31st March 2027. Additional information: The contract value stated includes extension option.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-79057e31-7e2d-48d2-a537-af1df45f4bef
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9162cced-9494-44cb-8971-fdbf814bf5eb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
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
£2,340,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,340,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2027 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mandi Edwards
Contact Email
mandi.edwards@eastsussex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+441323464049

Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EAST SUSSEX COMMUNITY VOICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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