Tender

Healthwatch County Durham

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

19 Dec 2024 at 11:33

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has issued a tender titled "Healthwatch County Durham" under the Health and Social Work Services category (CPV 85000000). This open procedure tender aims to commission a single provider to carry out Local Healthwatch activities across County Durham. The procurement process is in the Tender stage, with the tender period closing on 28 January 2025 at 10:00 AM. The contract, valued at £930,035, will run from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2027. The services are to be delivered within the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for organisations specialising in health and social care services, particularly those compliant with Regulation 35 of the relevant Local Authorities regulations. It is well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs, providing them with a chance to expand their service offerings and contribute to the enhancement of local health services. Engagement in this contract allows the successful bidder to influence local healthcare provisions and gain valuable experience and credibility in the public health sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Healthwatch County Durham

Notice Description

This contract is to engage the services of a single provider to undertake County Durham's Local Healthwatch requirement. Local Healthwatch activities must be carried out by an organisation which complies with Regulation 35 of the Local Authorities (Partnership Arrangements, Care Trusts, Public Health and Local Healthwatch) Regulations 2012. Local Healthwatch is the independent champion for people who use health and social care services. They are in place to find out what matters to people and help make sure their views shape the support they need. There is a local Healthwatch in every area of England and it is a mandatory requirement for local authorities to commission a service. Local Healthwatch listen to what people like about services, and what could be improved, and share views with those with the power to make change happen. Local Healthwatch also help people find the information they need about services in their area. Additional information: Tender documents can be accessed free of charge at www.open-ne.org using reference OPEN2024293

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a539b63d-c243-4a01-9034-96cb36a0a1c0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29070dc4-998e-45d0-aeef-959ef9c886e6
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£930,035 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 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
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UQ
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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