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BHCC EB - Healthwatch 2025

BHCC COMMUNITIES EQUALITIES AND THIRD SECTOR

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22 Aug 2024 at 09:49

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Brighton and Hove City Council (BHCC), under its Communities Equalities and Third Sector division, is inviting tenders for the "Healthwatch 2025" contract. This procurement, classified under Administrative Social Services (CPV 85321000), seeks a provider for the Healthwatch function, beginning on 1st April 2025 for a period extending until 31st March 2028. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage and employs a two-stage selective procedure under the Light touch regime, pertinent details of which will be provided in the Stage Two documentation. Interested bidders must respond by 23rd September 2024.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for social enterprises looking to expand within the administrative social services sector. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. The contract, valued at approximately GBP 890,000, offers a substantial growth potential for businesses capable of delivering high-quality Healthwatch services. Companies that can navigate a selective tender process and deliver both price-efficiency and quality will be well-positioned to succeed.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BHCC EB - Healthwatch 2025

Notice Description

Brighton and Hove City Council are seeking a provider to deliver its Healthwatch function from 1st April 2025. Local Healthwatch must be provided by an organisation which is a social enterprise as defined by the legislation. The Council is conducting a two-stage procedure under the Light touch regime in order to appoint a suitable Supplier, in accordance with Regulation 76 of the Regulations. Stage One comprises of Information Only questions and Pass/Fail questions. Bidders successful in Stage One will be invited to Stage Two which will comprise of either: A competitive tender stage (where multiple Bidders have passed Stage One), or, direct negotiation (where only a single Bidder has passed the Stage One). The Council may include a negotiation phase into the competitive tendering process as part of Stage Two. Full details on the process for Stage Two will be included in the Stage Two documentation. The Award Criteria for Stage Two will consist of both Quality and Price criterion. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8145df73-9e3e-422e-b0af-e9fa45b3f25c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c1d768b-8221-45a7-b9d9-13315e52d46f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85321000 - Administrative social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£890,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BHCC COMMUNITIES EQUALITIES AND THIRD SECTOR
Contact Name
Edward Barfoot (BHCC)
Contact Email
edward.barfoot@brighton-hove.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+441273291391

Buyer Location

Locality
UK
Postcode
BN1 1JE
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)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Regency
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Further Information

Notice Documents

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