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Healthwatch

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

04 Jan 2022 at 10:21

Award Notice
Tender

25 Oct 2021 at 14:51

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council is seeking to recommission an integrated local Healthwatch and Independent Complaints Advocacy Service through a public procurement process titled "Healthwatch." This initiative falls under the health and social work services category, specifically aimed at delivering specialist independent advocacy for healthcare complaints. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period ended on 24 November 2021. The contract is set to commence on 1 April 2022 and will run until 31 March 2026, with an award value of £1,209,012.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary or community sector enterprises (VCSEs). Those experienced in providing advocacy services or related community support are well-positioned to compete for this contract, which includes responsibilities for both Healthwatch Cheshire and the Independent Complaints Advocacy Service. Engaging in this procurement could facilitate business growth while enhancing community healthcare support.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Healthwatch

Notice Description

Cheshire West and Chester Council and Cheshire East Council are looking to recommission an integrated local Healthwatch Cheshire and Independent Complaints Advocacy Service (specialist independent advocacy services for people who wish to pursue a complaint or grievance related to any aspect of healthcare, as described in the Health and Social Care Act, 2012). The delivery of this service will have two distinct elements, Healthwatch Cheshire, and Independent Complaints Advocacy service (ICAS).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-98a7ef76-f851-4aea-979f-c0f4a72ab92d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbdd1b61-a052-48be-b7ef-8d8dfd7aaa0b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,209,012 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2026 4-5 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
CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ELLESMERE PORT
Postcode
CH65 0BE
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Central & Grange
Westminster Constituency
Ellesmere Port and Bromborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEALTHWATCH CHESHIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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