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Local Healthwatch Service and Independent Complaints Advocacy (NHS Services)

DORSET COUNCIL

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09 Apr 2024 at 13:09

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09 Jan 2024 at 08:29

Tender

21 Dec 2023 at 12:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Dorset Council and Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole Council have jointly tendered a contract for Local Healthwatch Service and Independent Complaints Advocacy (NHS Services). The procurement, open for submission until 26th January 2024, falls under the Light Touch Regime of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The contract, valued at £1,548,880, is for an initial three-year period starting on 1st April 2024, with potential extensions up to 31st March 2029.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses in the social work services sector without accommodation to compete for contracts supporting health and social care services. Businesses experienced in advocacy services, particularly those working with diverse populations, including children, people with disabilities, and those from different cultural backgrounds, would be well-suited for this tender. The procurement method is an open procedure with electronic submissions, providing an accessible entry point for businesses aiming to grow through public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Local Healthwatch Service and Independent Complaints Advocacy (NHS Services)

Notice Description

This tender is being published under the Light Touch Regime of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The Social Care and Health Act 2012 makes provision for a consumer champion for health and social care called Healthwatch. The Local Healthwatch is funded through the Department of Health Community Voices grant which is channelled through each Local Authority. The Act also makes provision for local authorities to make arrangements for the delivery of an Independent Complaints Advocacy Service (ICAS) in relation to their area for complaints relating to the provision of NHS health services. This service is also funded from the Department of Health's Community Voices grant. ICAS may be provided by the same provider as Local Healthwatch or by a different provider. In either situation Local Healthwatch will have to support individuals in accessing information and independent advocacy if they need to complain about NHS services. Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council and Dorset Council have pooled their funding, and are jointly tendering to commission the Local Healthwatch contract and the ICAS contract. It is expected that the contracts will commence on 01 April 2024 for an initial period of 3 years to 31 March 2027 and may be subsequently extended by a further 2 years to 31 March 2029 subject to satisfactory performance.

Lot Information

Local Healthwatch Service

Local Healthwatch is an organisation giving a stronger voice to people in influencing the health and wellbeing agenda and local service provision; providing signposting, supporting individuals with information and advice about access to services and NHS complaints advocacy. Local Healthwatch has to be provided at all times by an organisation that is a social enterprise. The Vision for the Dorset Local Healthwatch is to be the "voice of the people" coordinating and bringing people's views and experiences to improve health and social care and to be: * A well led, high quality organisation that is effectively managed and organised with clear and transparent priorities. * Well known, independent, trusted and accessible to everyone. * Operating seamlessly across the two areas. * Influential and respected by decision makers and service providers.

Renewal: At the end of the initial three years, there will be two options to extend of 12 months each, making a possible contract period of five years.

Independent Complaints Advocacy (NHS Services)

The Independent Complaints Advocacy Service (NHS Services) will ensure that independent advocacy skills are used to provide practical support and direction to people to assist them finding a resolution to their complaint about NHS services in the local authority areas of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council and Dorset Council. The service must be fully compliant with all relevant regulations of the Health and Social Care Act 2012. The service provider for this contract needs to have at least two years' experience of the provision of advocacy including experience of working with children and young people, people with mental health problems, learning disabilities, challenging behaviours, sensory disabilities, little or no English, differing cultural backgrounds, bereavement issues and those in distress. It is recognised that many advocacy groups do not work with both adults and children and young people and therefore would welcome a consortium or other types of multi-agency bid, as well as bids from single organisations with the relevant experience.

Renewal: At the end of the initial three years, there will be two options to extend of 12 months each, making a possible contract period of five years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-042928
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011460-2024
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

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,548,880 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,548,880 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,548,880 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 20241 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
DORSET COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE (BCP) COUNCIL

BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL (BCP)

Contact Name
Mr Greg Jackson, Nicky Mitchell
Contact Email
gregory.jackson@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk, nicky.mitchell@bcpcouncil.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1202128738, +44 1305225093

Buyer Location

Locality
DORCHESTER
Postcode
DT1 1XJ
Post Town
Dorchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
TLK24 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, TLK25 Dorset

Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Bournemouth Central
Westminster Constituency
Bournemouth West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

EVOLVING COMMUNITIES

THE ADVOCACY PEOPLE

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