Summary of the contracting process

Brighton and Hove City Council is soliciting bids for the "BHCC EB - Healthwatch 2025" contract within the administrative social services category. The tender process is currently in the active stage with an end date for submissions set for 23rd September 2024. The procurement involves a two-stage selective procedure under the Light touch regime, which includes information-only and pass/fail questions in Stage One. Successful bidders will proceed to Stage Two, which might consist of a competitive tender stage or direct negotiation. The contract is valued at £890,000, covering a location in UKJ21, with a potential two-year extension after the initial three-year period, starting on 1st April 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for social enterprises that specialise in delivering health and social care services. Businesses with a robust track record in these areas and those able to fulfil the legislative requirements as defined under the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 will find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities. Winning this contract can enhance a firm's reputation and expand their market presence in the public health sector. Given the emphasis on both quality and price, firms that can deliver high-quality services cost-effectively will have a competitive edge.

Tender

BHCC EB - Healthwatch 2025

BRIGHTON AND HOVE CITY COUNCIL

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

22nd August 2024 09:49:32 AM

Tender Deadline

23rd September 2024 10:00:00 AM Expired
Contract Summary

Brighton and Hove City Council are seeking a provider to deliver its Healthwatch function from 1st April 2025. Local Healthwatch must be provided by an organisation which is a social enterprise as defined by the legislation.The Council is conducting a two-stage procedure under the Light touch regime in order to appoint a suitable Supplier, in accordance with Regulation 76 of the Regulations. Stage One comprises of Information Only questions and Pass/Fail questions. Bidders successful in Stage One will be invited to Stage Two which will comprise of either: A competitive tender stage (where multiple Bidders have passed Stage One), or, direct negotiation (where only a single Bidder has passed the Stage One).The Council may include a negotiation phase into the competitive tendering process as part of Stage Two. Full details on the process for Stage Two will be included in the Stage Two documentation. The Award Criteria for Stage Two will consist of both Quality and Price criterion.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-0492e2

Publication Source

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Procurement Stage

Tender

Procurement Method

Selective

Procurement Method Details

Restricted Procedure

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

85321000

CPV Division(s)

85 - Health and social work services
Awarding Authority

BRIGHTON AND HOVE CITY COUNCIL

Buyer Name

Mr Edward Barfoot

Buyer Email

edward.barfoot@brighton-hove.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

Hove Town Hall, Norton Road

Hove

BN3 3BQ

United Kingdom

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BHCC EB - Healthwatch 2025

BRIGHTON AND HOVE CITY COUNCIL

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