Tender

Healthwatch Blackpool

BLACKPOOL COUNCIL

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Tender

02 Dec 2024 at 16:22

Summary of the contracting process

Blackpool Council has initiated a tender process to appoint a single provider for "Healthwatch Blackpool," a contract in the health and social work services sector. The contract will be located in Blackpool, within the North West region of the United Kingdom. The tender is in the "active" procurement stage and follows an open procedure (below threshold). The tender was published on 2 December 2024, and the deadline for submissions is 16 January 2025. The contract is set to commence on 14 May 2025 and end on 13 May 2026, with a possible extension of up to two additional years on a one-year + one-year basis. The annual value of the contract is £64,630, amounting to a total of £193,890 over the initial term. Specific emphasis is placed on the selected provider's experience and capability in managing Healthwatch services.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in health and social work services, particularly those with experience in community engagement and strategic partnership with health and social care entities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to apply, aligning with Blackpool Council's commitment to accessibility and local involvement. Businesses capable of gathering and representing feedback from service users and having a strategic operational capability will find this contract highly advantageous for organizational growth and community impact.

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Notice Title

Healthwatch Blackpool

Notice Description

Blackpool Council is looking to appoint a single Provider to deliver Healthwatch Blackpool who: * Has experience and understanding of the functions and activity required to run a local Healthwatch service. * Has a good track record in providing people who use services with opportunities to share their views and experiences. * Can focus on understanding the needs, experiences and concerns of people who use services and speak out on their behalf. * Has the ability to work strategically with health and social care partners. * Is committed to working from an accessible location within Blackpool. It is anticipated that the contract term will be from 14 May 2025 to 13 May 2026 with options to extend for 2 years (on a 1 year + 1 year basis). The annual value of the contract is PS64,630.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f33846a-ab87-42fc-8e6a-ffc756e146ff
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 (below 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
£193,890 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 May 2025 - 13 May 2026 6-12 months
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
BLACKPOOL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jenna Douthwaite
Contact Email
jenna.douthwaite@blackpool.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1253477752

Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY1 1NA
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Talbot
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

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