Planning

Ealing Healthwatch Service

LONDON BOROUGH OF EALING

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Planning

16 Aug 2021 at 13:51

Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

21 Jun 2021 at 11:38

Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

21 Jun 2021 at 11:36

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Ealing is conducting the Ealing Healthwatch Service tender as part of its commitment to provide health and social care consumer advocacy services. The service, with an annual budget estimated at £140,000, aims to establish a local Healthwatch service by 1st April 2022, providing an opportunity for qualified non-profit organisations. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with market engagement scheduled for June and July 2021, gathering feedback prior to the tender process. The contract will extend for three years, with an option to extend for an additional two years.

This tender presents significant opportunities for organisations specialising in social work and related services, particularly those with experience in consumer advocacy within health and social care. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-positioned to participate, as the contract specifies its execution by incorporated non-profit entities. Engaging in this tender could enhance their presence in the sector and foster partnerships with local communities, strengthening their business prospects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ealing Healthwatch Service

Notice Description

The current contract for the Ealing Healthwatch service ends on 31st March 2022. Ealing is planning to tender for a new Healthwatch service over Summer 2021 with the service to commence on the 1st of April 2022 for three (3) years with an option to extend for a further two (2) years. Ealing is seeking to carry out market engagement and gather feedback from the market during June/July 2021. The annual value of the Healthwatch Service is approximately up to PS140,000 per annum. The Department of Health funding specifies that the service must be carried out by an incorporated non-profit making organisation. Ealing Council has a statutory duty to commission a local Healthwatch service within the requirements of the Health and Social Care Act 2012. The purpose of a Healthwatch service is to act as a consumer champion for health and social care services, and to involve local people in the commissioning, provision and scrutiny of these services. Ealing is seeking a suitably qualified provider who has experience in these areas. To express an interest in this tender, ask questions, or give feedback please register on Log In (due-north.com) and go to tender reference DN551685, or contact Kashmir Takhar, Older Adults Commissioner at takhark@ealing.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8df3a7d3-004b-40ff-b7d0-bf83182ca116
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Aug 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF EALING
Contact Name
Christine Baker
Contact Email
bakerc@ealing.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2088255122

Buyer Location

Locality
EALING
Postcode
W5 2HL
Post Town
West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI73 Ealing
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
Ealing
Electoral Ward
Ealing Broadway
Westminster Constituency
Ealing Central and Acton

Further Information

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