Award

Healthwatch Service

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

22 Oct 2024 at 13:17

Tender

10 Jun 2024 at 13:14

Planning

23 Jan 2024 at 11:24

Summary of the contracting process

Lincolnshire County Council has awarded a contract for the Healthwatch Service, a statutory requirement under the Health and Social Care Act 2012. This service is aimed at enabling the citizens of Lincolnshire to have a greater say in the functioning of the health and care system, ensuring their views are heard and represented. The contract, valued at £2,325,000, was awarded to HWLincs and is set to run from 1st October 2024 for an initial 5.5-year period, with options for extension up to 31st March 2031. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure under the Light Touch Regime and aims to cover the entire population of Lincolnshire. The key dates include the tender end date on 10th July 2024 and the contract commencement date on 1st October 2024.

The Healthwatch Service presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social care sector, especially those capable of engaging with local communities and working effectively with local authorities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have experience in delivering community-based health and social care services, and those proficient in stakeholder engagement and advocacy, are particularly well-suited to compete for such tenders. This contract emphasizes quality, making it an attractive proposition for businesses focused on high standards and innovative approaches to improving health and care services.

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Notice Title

Healthwatch Service

Notice Description

The aim of the Service is to give people in Lincolnshire a greater say in how the health and care system works. This service was a central pillar of the coalition Government's ambition and a key component of the Health and Social Care Act 2012 ("the Act"). To achieve this, Government outlined a framework for a network of local Healthwatch organisations with the aim of creating a credible, representative, and influential public voice in the system. The Provider is expected to be responsible for providing this service, liaising closely with the Council. The service will be available to the whole population of Lincolnshire.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The aim of the Service is to give people in Lincolnshire a greater say in how the health and care system works. This service was a central pillar of the coalition Government's ambition and a key component of the Health and Social Care Act 2012 ("the Act"). To achieve this, Government outlined a framework for a network of local Healthwatch organisations with the aim of creating a credible, representative, and influential public voice in the system. The Provider is expected to be responsible for providing this service, liaising closely with the Council. The service will be available to the whole population of Lincolnshire.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0433a1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034156-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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
£2,325,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,325,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,325,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
6 Jun 2024Expired
Award Date
19 Aug 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
LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Miss Elena Carretero, Miss Elena Garcia-Carretero
Contact Email
elena.garcia-carretero@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1522550340, +44 1522552222

Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN1 1YL
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF3 Lincolnshire

Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Carholme
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HWLINCS

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