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Contract for the Provision of a Healthwatch Service in the London Borough of Waltham Forest

London Borough of Waltham Forest

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21 Jan 2022 at 16:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Waltham Forest is procuring a Healthwatch Service within the health and social work services sector. The contract, valued at £605,000, commenced on 1st April 2022 and will run until 31st March 2025, with potential extensions allowed until 31st March 2027. The procurement process was conducted through an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 22nd February 2022, and bids having been opened on the same day. Interested parties were invited to submit their offers electronically, in line with the requirements set forth by the Authority.

This tender presents significant opportunities for organisations specialising in health and social care services, particularly those experienced in managing local Healthwatch initiatives. Businesses that focus on community engagement and the enhancement of health service outcomes will be well-suited to compete for this contract. By participating, companies can contribute to patient advocacy and service improvement within the local community while potentially securing a long-term partnership with a regional authority dedicated to advancing public health.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for the Provision of a Healthwatch Service in the London Borough of Waltham Forest

Notice Description

Contract for The Provision of a Healthwatch Service in the London Borough of Waltham Forest ("the Contract"). The Contract will commence on 1st April 2022 and shall continue up to and including 31st March 2025 (the "Contract Period"). At the sole discretion of the Authority the Contract Period may be extended in such period or periods as the Authority deems appropriate up to a maximum of two (2) years, providing a possible total Contract Period to midnight on 31st March 2027. The Health and Social Care Act 2012 requires local authorities with adult social care responsibilities to commission a local Healthwatch. The successful provider will be required to ensure the local Healthwatch is of benefit to patients, users of services, carers and the public by providing support to get the best out of services, improving outcomes and supporting services to be more responsive to what people want and need. To work with communities to influence commissioners to design and provide better health and social care services. The local Healthwatch will need to be independent and coordinate and build upon all of the existing mechanisms for engaging users of health and social care services, established by the Authority, the National Health Service ("NHS") and the networks of user-led organisations. It will also establish relationships that engage communities, patients, service users and carer groups.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract for The Provision of a Healthwatch Service in the London Borough of Waltham Forest ("the Contract"). The Contract will commence on 1st April 2022 and shall continue up to and including 31st March 2025 (the "Contract Period"). At the sole discretion of the Authority the Contract Period may be extended in such period or periods as the Authority deems appropriate up to a maximum of two (2) years, providing a possible total Contract Period to midnight on 31st March 2027. The Health and Social Care Act 2012 requires local authorities with adult social care responsibilities to commission a local Healthwatch. The successful provider will be required to ensure the local Healthwatch is of benefit to patients, users of services, carers and the public by providing support to get the best out of services, improving outcomes and supporting services to be more responsive to what people want and need. To work with communities to influence commissioners to design and provide better health and social care services. The local Healthwatch will need to be independent and coordinate and build upon all of the existing mechanisms for engaging users of health and social care services, established by the Authority, the National Health Service ("NHS") and the networks of user-led organisations. It will also establish relationships that engage communities, patients, service users and carer groups.

Renewal: At the sole discretion of the Authority the Contract Period may be extended in such period or periods as the Authority deems appropriate up to a maximum of two (2) years, providing a possible total Contract Period to midnight on 31st March 2027.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-030e0f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012728-2022
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
Large

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
£605,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£605,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£605,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 May 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20224 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
London Borough of Waltham Forest
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WALTHAMSTOW
Postcode
E17 4JF
Postcode Area
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI53 Redbridge and Waltham Forest
Delivery Location
TLI53 Redbridge and Waltham Forest
Local Authority
Waltham Forest
Electoral Ward
Chapel End
Westminster Constituency
Walthamstow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Healthwatch Tower Hamlets

Further Information

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