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Contract for Healthwatch Services within Rutland

WELLAND PROCUREMENT UNIT

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06 Mar 2018 at 15:56

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Award

22 Feb 2018 at 15:49

Award Notice
Tender

23 Oct 2017 at 17:32

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Welland Procurement Unit is seeking an organisation to provide Healthwatch services for Rutland, commencing on 1st April 2018. This tender covers services mandated under the Health and Social Care Act 2012, with a contract duration of three years and an option to extend up to a maximum of six years, potentially concluding in March 2024. The total contract value is estimated at £399,000, equating to £66,500 per year. Interested parties should have submitted their bids by the deadline of 29th November 2017. The procurement method employed for this process was an open procedure, considered below the threshold.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their business in the healthcare services sector. Companies offering administrative social services related to public health and community support would be ideally positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement could lead to a sustained business relationship with Rutland County Council, contributing to their essential information and advice services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for Healthwatch Services within Rutland

Notice Description

In line with statutory requirements, Rutland County Council intends to contract an organisation to provide Healthwatch services from 1st April 2018. The services will be required to deliver the statutory duties for Healthwatch as set out in the Health and Social Care Act 2012 and support the Council to meet its responsibility in relation to information and advice services under Section 4 of the Care Act 2014. It does not include the requirement for NHS Complaints Advocacy Services which is currently contracted separately within Rutland The proposed contract length is 3 years, starting April 2018 with the option to extend annually for a further 3 years. This will be subject to satisfactory performance, and enable need and requirements to be reviewed. The maximum contract period will be 6 years, ending March 2024. The contract value will be set at a value of PS66,500 per year, PS399,000 over the lifetime of the contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bbaa9c78-ddc4-45f8-b837-66b6440999e4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b51f2873-71aa-49bc-9284-5016b3bd274c
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85321000 - Administrative social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£399,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£399,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20188 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2024 Over 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
WELLAND PROCUREMENT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OAKHAM
Postcode
LE15 6HP
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Rutland
Electoral Ward
Oakham South
Westminster Constituency
Rutland and Stamford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONNECTED TOGETHER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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