Tender

Provision of Local Healthwatch Service and Independent Complaints Advocacy (NHS Services)

DORSET COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

08 Oct 2018 at 07:46

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Dorset County Council is seeking providers for the "Provision of Local Healthwatch Service and Independent Complaints Advocacy (NHS Services)" through an open procurement process. This tender, with a value of £2,100,000 and a minimum value of £1,600,000, falls under the category of social services (CPV code: 85320000). The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 7 November 2018. This initiative is aimed at enhancing local health and social care services across the South West region of England, with a contract period commencing on 1 April 2019 and concluding on 31 March 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those capable of delivering community support and advocacy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as they can play a crucial role in providing tailored localised services that resonate with community needs. Companies with experience in guidance and counselling services may find this opportunity aligns well with their capabilities, potentially leading to growth and expansion in the public procurement sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Local Healthwatch Service and Independent Complaints Advocacy (NHS Services)

Notice Description

The Health and Social Care Act 2012 makes provision for a consumer champion for health and social care called Healthwatch. There are two separate bodies with slightly different functions: Healthwatch England and Local Healthwatch. Local Healthwatch gives a stronger voice to people in influencing the health and wellbeing agenda and local service provision; providing signposting, supporting individuals with information and advice about access to services. The Act also makes provision for local authorities to make arrangements for the delivery of an independent complaints advocacy service in relation to their area for complaints relating to the provision of health services (NHS). Dorset County Council in partnership with Borough of Poole and Bournemouth Borough Council is seeking providers to deliver: * A Local Healthwatch Service (Lot 1) * Independent Complaints Advocacy (NHS Services) (Lot 2)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f1deff51-8b56-4cb5-87e6-0b9d71a3ebef
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d0d3ecd-0a71-4e04-998d-fcd2b9e7fc6d
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85320000 - Social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 3-4 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
DORSET COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DORCHESTER
Postcode
DT1 1XJ
Post Town
Dorchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Dorchester West
Westminster Constituency
West Dorset

Further Information

Notice Documents

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