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Healthwatch Sandwell - AWARD

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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12 Nov 2024 at 14:59

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has awarded a contract for the re-commissioning of Healthwatch Sandwell, a local Healthwatch organisation, to Engaging Communities Solutions CIC. The contract, which covers the provision of health and social work services across the Sandwell Borough, is valued at £900,000 and will run from 1st November 2024 to 30th September 2029. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure, with an emphasis on 80% quality and 20% price, and the evaluation criteria were detailed in the Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation. The key deadlines included the submission of tenders by 29th July 2024 and clarification questions by 12th July 2024. The procurement status is tagged as complete and falls under the 'award' stage as of 12th November 2024.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for enterprises, particularly those structured as social enterprises and capable of delivering high-quality health and social care services. Businesses adept at balancing service provision with development to optimise a fixed budget of £180,250 per annum will find this contract promising. This opportunity is suitable for SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises) aiming to make a significant impact within the Sandwell community. The contract's focus on quality ensures that entities with strong service delivery capabilities are well-positioned to succeed and contribute to enhancing the health and social care landscape in the West Midlands.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Healthwatch Sandwell - AWARD

Notice Description

ASC133 Healthwatch Sandwell Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is re-commissioning a local Healthwatch organisation in accordance with our statutory duty and Healthwatch England requirements. Healthwatch Sandwell will be a body corporate which is a social enterprise and will use the Healthwatch trademark under licence from Healthwatch England in relation to its activities. Healthwatch Sandwell will be delivered across the Sandwell Borough and give citizens and communities a stronger voice to influence and challenge how health and social care services are provided within their locality. The duration of the contract will be five years from 1 October 2024. The Council has a fixed annual budget of PS180,250.00 per annum and Tenderers must be able to demonstrate how they will make the most effective use of that funding in a way that balances service provision with service development. The Council intends to use an evaluation model based solely on 80% quality and 20% price. The criteria, on which the tender will be evaluated, inclusive of weighting attached, are included in the Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the ITT and other related documents. In Order To View and Submit a Tender, you will be required to' Opt-In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. The completed Tender document must be completed online with all mandatory and relevant attachments uploaded and submitted through the Sandwell In-Tend e-Tendering Portal by no later than 13:00 on 29 July 2024. The deadline for the submission of any clarification questions is 13:00 on 12 July 2024 also via Sandwell In-Tend e-Tendering Portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fb0ccd33-e1cb-4987-b169-a786d94a32b0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aae93e32-ee1c-46ce-bf45-206c604bd878
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85100000 - Health services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312310 - Guidance services

85320000 - Social services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£901,250 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2024 - 30 Sep 2029 4-5 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
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B69 9EN
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENGAGING COMMUNITIES SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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