This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Mar 2023 at 15:36

Tender

02 Dec 2022 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Halton Borough Council has completed the tender process for the Halton Healthwatch and Advocacy Hub Service in the services category. The contract aims to deliver Healthwatch and various forms of advocacy within one arrangement. The tender has been awarded to Engaging Communities Solutions CIC, with an estimated contract value of GBP 1,467,930. The contract was signed on March 6, 2023, and the primary procurement method used was an open procedure.

This opportunity with Halton Borough Council can be beneficial for businesses in the health and social work services industry. Companies specializing in advocacy services, particularly those with experience in mental health advocacy and NHS complaints, would be well-suited to compete. The tender offers a significant contract value and involves delivering services within the borough of Halton. Businesses interested in long-term service contracts and those capable of meeting quality criteria would find this tender opportunity appealing.

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Notice Title

Halton Healthwatch and Advocacy Hub Service

Notice Description

Halton Borough Council is seeking to re-commission its Healthwatch and Advocacy Services. It is the Commissioners' intention that Healthwatch and the various elements of Advocacy; Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA), Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA), Independent NHS Complaints Advocacy and Care Act Advocacy, is delivered within one contractual arrangement. TUPE will apply to this contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Halton Borough Council is seeking to re-commission its Healthwatch and Advocacy Services. It is the Commissioners' intention that Healthwatch and the various elements of Advocacy; Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA), Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA), Independent NHS Complaints Advocacy and Care Act Advocacy, is delivered within one contractual arrangement. TUPE will apply to this contract. Additional information: Initial contract period- 3 years. 1 x 24 month extension available, to be given at the discretion of the Council. Estimated contract value is based on a 24 month extension being given. If no extension is offered the contract value would reduce to approx. GBP 880,758. If only one extension is offered then the estimated contract value would be GBP 1,467,930.

Renewal: 1 x 24 month extension for the period 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2028 All criteria are stated only in procurement documents.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-038a3d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008529-2023
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,467,930 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,467,930 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,467,930 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20233 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Halton Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WIDNES
Postcode
WA8 7DZ
Postcode Area
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD7 Merseyside

Local Authority
Halton
Electoral Ward
Central & West Bank
Westminster Constituency
Widnes and Halewood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Engaging Communities Solutions CIC

Further Information

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