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Healthwatch Westmorland and Furness

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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20 Jun 2024 at 10:22

Summary of the contracting process

The Westmorland and Furness Council recently awarded a contract for the provision of Healthwatch services. With a total value of £465,000 in GBP, the contract has a start date of June 1, 2024, and an end date of March 31, 2027. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the tender period ended on February 23, 2024. The buying organisation, Westmorland and Furness Council, located in Kendal, England, is the contracting authority for this health and social work services procurement.

This successful tender by Westmorland and Furness Council to commission a provider for Healthwatch services presents an opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs to engage in delivering independent consumer champion services for Health and Social Care in England. Businesses in the health and social work services industry category would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The Council's vision for Westmorland and Furness aims to create a 'great place to live, work, and thrive', indicating a commitment to innovative approaches and continuous improvement in service delivery.

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Notice Title

Healthwatch Westmorland and Furness

Notice Description

Westmorland and Furness Council came into being on 1st April 2023. It is England's third largest unitary authority by geographical area and it's most sparsely populated. This presents challenges in terms of sustaining and delivering services and requires innovative approaches and continuous improvement. The Council's vision for Westmorland and Furness is for it to be a 'great place to live, work and thrive'. Further information on the Council Plan can be found at: Council plan | Westmorland and Furness Council Every local authority in England has the statutory duty under the Health and Social Care Act (2012) to commission a provider to deliver an effective Healthwatch in their area. Healthwatch is an independent consumer champion for both Health and Social Care. The aim of local Healthwatch is to give citizens and communities a stronger voice to influence and challenge how Health and Social Care services are provided within their locality.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37f2beaf-d54c-4661-a900-b84d2243d0dc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£465,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£465,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Alyson Delin
Contact Email
alyson.delin@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7423749646

Buyer Location

Locality
KENDAL
Postcode
LA9 4DQ
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
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
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Kendal Strickland and Fell
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PEOPLE FIRST INDEPENDENT ADVOCACY

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