Tender

Tender for the Provision of Healthwatch Oldham (HWO) and NHS Independent Complaints Services (ICAS)

OLDHAM COUNCIL

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02 Nov 2021 at 09:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Oldham Council is currently in the tender stage for the procurement of Healthwatch Oldham (HWO) and NHS Independent Complaints Advocacy Services (ICAS). This tender, designated as DN578847, is open for submissions until 3rd December 2021, with the intent to award contracts shortly after on the same day. The procurement process is categorised under health and social work services, with two main lots available: one for the Healthwatch Oldham service valued at £973,000, and another for the NHS ICAS service valued at £196,000. The successful contracts will commence from 1st April 2022, lasting for an initial three years with possible extensions, bringing the total maximum duration to seven years.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in health and social care services, including organisations that can deliver community advocacy, support services, or healthcare complaints handling. Given the nature of the services required, businesses with experience in providing patient-facing advocacy or those familiar with NHS processes would be particularly well-suited to compete. Interested parties are encouraged to review the tender documents and submit their proposals electronically, as there are no restrictions on bidding for multiple lots.

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Notice Title

Tender for the Provision of Healthwatch Oldham (HWO) and NHS Independent Complaints Services (ICAS)

Notice Description

Oldham Council currently commissions external providers to deliver Healthwatch Oldham (HWO) and NHS Independent Complaints Advocacy services (ICAS). The current arrangements for delivery of these services are ending in March 2022 and aim to start the new service from 1st April 2022. Oldham Council is looking to reprocure the Healthwatch Oldham (HWO) and NHS Independent Complaints Advocacy services (ICAS) and intends to appoint a suitable provider to each lot to deliver the services as follows: LOT 1 - Healthwatch Oldham (HWO) LOT 2 - NHS Independent Complaints Advocacy services (ICAS) There is no restriction on a tenderer to bid for all or any lot. Please refer to ITT documents available at https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ for further information.

Lot Information

Healthwatch Oldham (HWO)

Healthwatch is the independent 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.

Renewal: Contract Duration: - Initial Three (3) years with an option to extend up to a further two x two years Max Duration: 7 Years

NHS Independent Complaints Advocacy services (ICAS)

The NHS Independent Complaints Advocacy service is required to provide a flexible, person- centred service that will empower and support anyone who wishes to pursue and resolve a complaint about services provided or commissioned by the NHS in England and which falls within the prescribed complaints process. It will also support Service Users with a complaint related to any aspect of healthcare that falls under the jurisdiction of the Health Service Ombudsman.

Renewal: Contract Duration: - Initial Three (3) years with an option to extend up to a further two x two years Max Duration: 7 Years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f265
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027383-2021
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
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
£1,169,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OLDHAM COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Rajnish Ahuja
Contact Email
rajnish.ahuja@oldham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
OLDHAM
Postcode
OL1 1UU
Post Town
Oldham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD37 Greater Manchester North East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Oldham
Electoral Ward
St Mary's
Westminster Constituency
Oldham East and Saddleworth

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