Award

ESCC SS - Healthwatch and Independent Health Complaints Advocacy Service

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

20 Dec 2021 at 13:48

Tender

13 Aug 2021 at 14:48

Summary of the contracting process

The East Sussex County Council is seeking providers for the "Healthwatch and Independent Health Complaints Advocacy Service", a tender classified under health and social work services. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, with a total contract value of £2,340,000, covering an initial three-year term from 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2025, plus an optional extension period. The submission deadline for bids was 24 September 2021, with additional reviews possible 18 months prior to the contract end through the appropriate appeal channels.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health advocacy, social work, and related services. Companies with experience in providing support for health complaints and consumer health services would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The open procurement method enables suppliers, including small and medium-sized enterprises, to engage in the bidding process, facilitating growth in the health and social care sector within the East Sussex area.

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Notice Title

ESCC SS - Healthwatch and Independent Health Complaints Advocacy Service

Notice Description

East Sussex County Council and Health has awarded a Provider for the Healthwatch and Independent Health Complaints Advocacy Service.The Healthwatch service is the consumer champion for health and social care, listening to people to understand what matters most, influencing those that have the power to change services, and empowering people to get the most from health and social care services.The Independent Health Complaints Service (IHCAS) provides practical support and direction for individuals making or intending to make an Health Services complaint, and assisting them in finding a resolution to their complaint of Health Services in the local authority area of the East Sussex County Council.

Lot Information

Lot 1

East Sussex County Council and Health has awarded a Provider for the Healthwatch and Independent Health Complaints Advocacy Service.The Healthwatch service is the consumer champion for health and social care, listening to people to understand what matters most, influencing those that have the power to change services, and empowering people to get the most from health and social care services.The Independent Health Complaints Service (IHCAS) provides practical support and direction for individuals making or intending to make an Health Services complaint, and assisting them in finding a resolution to their complaint of Health Services in the local authority area of the East Sussex County Council. Additional information: Total contract Value includes possible 24 months extension is PS2,340,000.00.Initial contract term is three years from 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2025.Contract term including extension is 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2027.

Renewal: Subject to renewal 18 months prior to contract end date.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02d4a6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031776-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,340,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,340,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,340,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Retender approximately 18 months prior to the end date.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mandi Edwards
Contact Email
mandi.edwards@eastsussex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 07725478260

Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 1UE
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ22 East Sussex CC

Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Priory
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EAST SUSSEX COMMUNITY VOICE

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