Tender

Provision for a Local Healthwatch Service

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

14 Nov 2018 at 11:38

Summary of the contracting process

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking to implement a local Healthwatch Service through an open tender process titled "Provision for a Local Healthwatch Service." This procurement is categorized under community services within the health sector and is located in the West Midlands, UK. The tender period concludes on 22nd November 2018 at 12:00 PM, with the contract expected to commence on 1st April 2019 and run until 31st March 2022.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses engaged in health and social care services, particularly those with a focus on community health and social work. Potential bidders include social enterprises and organisations that can demonstrate capacity for stakeholder engagement within the health and social care landscape. Companies interested in this opportunity should be prepared to establish productive relationships with local authorities, health bodies, and community groups, leveraging their networking and operational capabilities to foster effective service delivery.

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Notice Title

Provision for a Local Healthwatch Service

Notice Description

Sandwell MBC wishes to commission a local Healthwatch organisation in accordance with all relevant legislation and as summarised in the February 2014 guidance from Healthwatch England 'Understanding the Legislation: An overview of the legal requirements for local Healthwatch'. Healthwatch Sandwell will be a body corporate which is a social enterprise and will use the Healthwatch trademark under licence from Healthwatch England in relation to its activities. Healthwatch Sandwell will be influential in the health and social care 'landscape' in Sandwell and will have productive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders across the county including, but not limited to, the local authority, health bodies, GP practices, patient and service user representative groups, service providers, voluntary and community groups and organisations and the public. Healthwatch Sandwell will have mutually beneficial strategic and operational relationships with neighbouring local Healthwatch and other local organisations as appropriate. The Tender Document(s) will be made available to suppliers who Express Interest on the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Tendering Portal. To access the portal please click the following link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc You will be required to log into an existing account or register a new one. Once logged in, from the top menu bar click on 'Tenders' to list all the current opportunities. Once you have found the relevant opportunity you should click on 'View Details' in order to Express Interest. Closing date for submission of Tenders is 22 November 2018, 12:00pm. Additional information: The Tender Document(s) will be made available to suppliers who Express Interest on the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Tendering Portal. To access the portal please click the following link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc You will be required to log into an existing account or register a new one. Once logged in, from the top menu bar click on "Tenders" to list all the current opportunities. Once you have found the relevant opportunity you should click on "View Details" in order to Express Interest. Closing date for submission of Tenders is 22 November 2018, 12:00pm Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9bb1bbae-5675-46dc-b11b-ff1ed4d4fa53
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/356ccb81-a361-454e-949a-60831fe5ac5f
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

85000000 - Health and social work services

85310000 - Social work services

85320000 - Social services

85323000 - Community health services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 3-4 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
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Rupi Deo
Contact Email
rupi_deo@sandwell.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0121 569 3727

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B69 9EN
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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