Tender

Local Healthwatch Service

READING BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

22 Feb 2022 at 15:18

Summary of the contracting process

Reading Borough Council is currently undertaking the procurement process for a Local Healthwatch Service, with a focus on enhancing community engagement in health and social care services. This tender falls under the health and social work services category and is part of an open procurement method. The tender period is open until 15th March 2022 at 17:00, with bids being evaluated starting from 24th March 2022. The total value of the contract is approximately £500,000, with an initial duration of three years and the possibility of a two-year extension.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies in the healthcare consultancy and social services sectors, particularly those experienced in community engagement and health advocacy. Businesses that can demonstrate strong collaborative capabilities with health authorities and have a thorough understanding of local health and social care frameworks would be well-positioned to compete. Participation in this contracting process not only allows for potential financial rewards but also contributes to improving local health outcomes, making it an attractive opportunity for suppliers dedicated to social impact.

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Notice Title

Local Healthwatch Service

Notice Description

Reading Borough Council are completing a ITT exercise for the provision of a Local Healthwatch Service.The aim of the Local Healthwatch service is to give residents and communities a stronger voice to influence and challenge how health and social care services are provided within their locality. Local Healthwatch Service covers all types of health and social care services. All functions of a Local Healthwatch Service are as detailed in the Health and Social Care Act 2012. Suppliers that would like to take part in this process are invited to Express Interest upon which they will be given access to the full documentation delivered through this portal. Documents can be accessed from the My Tenders area of this website by selecting the View Details button for the project.Expressions of interest will only be accepted until 15th March 2022 at 17:00Any questions relating to this opportunity should be made via the correspondence link on this portal.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Reading Borough Council are completing a ITT exercise for the provision of a Local Healthwatch Service.The aim of the Local Healthwatch service is to give residents and communities a stronger voice to influence and challenge how health and social care services are provided within their locality. Local Healthwatch Service covers all types of health and social care services. All functions of a Local Healthwatch Service are as detailed in the Health and Social Care Act 2012. Suppliers that would like to take part in this process are invited to Express Interest upon which they will be given access to the full documentation delivered through this portal. Documents can be accessed from the My Tenders area of this website by selecting the View Details button for the project.Expressions of interest will only be accepted until 15th March 2022 at 17:00Any questions relating to this opportunity should be made via the correspondence link on this portal.

Renewal: contract may be extended for an additional 2 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-031a16
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004986-2022
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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Mar 2022Expired
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
READING BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Wilma Grant
Contact Email
pchub@reading.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG1 2LU
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLJ11 Berkshire

Local Authority
Reading
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Reading Central

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