Tender

Tender for the Provision of Healthwatch Services Rutland County Council

WELLAND PROCUREMENT

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Tender

01 Nov 2024 at 15:41

Summary of the contracting process

Rutland County Council is inviting tenders for the provision of Healthwatch services, specifically aimed at acting as a consumer champion and watchdog in the Health and Social Care sector. The Healthwatch services will support and promote the involvement of local residents in these areas, ensuring that the views and needs of the community are effectively represented. The procurement falls under the category of services within the market and economic research, polling, and statistics industry. This tender is currently at the tender stage, with key dates including the deadline for receipt of tenders on 2nd December 2024 at 12 noon. The contract is expected to commence on 1st April 2025 and is initially set for 60 months with an option to extend for an additional 36 months, totalling up to 96 months.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health, social care services, public relations management, and community services provision. Companies experienced in market research and public relations consultancy, particularly those with a focus on health and social care advocacy, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The total budget allocated for this contract is £395,000 (exclusive of VAT) for the initial period, encouraging competitive bids. Successful completion of this tender can lead to sustained business growth and a solid partnership with a regional authority. Bidders can access further information and submit tenders electronically via the East Mids Tender ProContract portal.

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Notice Title

Tender for the Provision of Healthwatch Services Rutland County Council

Notice Description

The Council wishes to invite tenders for the supply services in respect of being the local Health and Social Care consumer champion and watchdog representing the views of local residents of all ages, advocating and influencing the delivery and commissioning of Health and Social Care services as set out in the Health and Social Care Act 2012, and any variation thereof. The overall aim of the Service is to provide an effective and efficient local Healthwatch in Rutland, which promotes and supports the involvement of residents in the commissioning and provision of local services and enables local people to gain support to make informed choices about their health, care and wellbeing. Further information on the requirement and relevant performance standards are available within the Specification. The anticipated contract commencement date is 1st April 2025. The Council proposes to enter one contract for an initial period of 60 months with the preferred supplier, with an option to extend for a further period of 36 months in 12-month increments, making 96 months in total. Any proposed extension is subject to satisfactory performance by the supplier and in accordance with the Council's business requirements. Any proposed extension to the contract will be agreed in writing between the Council and the supplier. The total budget for this contract is PS395,000.00(exclusive of VAT) for the initial period of the contract 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2030. Bidders are encouraged to provide a competitive quote. Please Note: The Council reserves the right to reject any submissions that are over budget without further evaluation. Suppliers are encouraged to search for the opportunity on East Mids Tender ProContract portal, under DN750332. The deadline for receipt of tenders is 12 noon Monday 2nd December 2024.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council wishes to invite tenders for the supply services in respect of being the local Health and Social Care consumer champion and watchdog representing the views of local residents of all ages, advocating and influencing the delivery and commissioning of Health and Social Care services as set out in the Health and Social Care Act 2012, and any variation thereof. The overall aim of the Service is to provide an effective and efficient local Healthwatch in Rutland, which promotes and supports the involvement of residents in the commissioning and provision of local services and enables local people to gain support to make informed choices about their health, care and wellbeing. Further information on the requirement and relevant performance standards are available within the Specification. The anticipated contract commencement date is 1st April 2025. The Council proposes to enter one contract for an initial period of 60 months with the preferred supplier, with an option to extend for a further period of 36 months in 12-month increments, making 96 months in total. Any proposed extension is subject to satisfactory performance by the supplier and in accordance with the Council's business requirements. Any proposed extension to the contract will be agreed in writing between the Council and the supplier. The total budget for this contract is PS395,000.00(exclusive of VAT) for the initial period of the contract 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2030. Bidders are encouraged to provide a competitive quote. Please Note: The Council reserves the right to reject any submissions that are over budget without further evaluation. Suppliers are encouraged to search for the opportunity on East Mids Tender ProContract portal, under DN750332. The deadline for receipt of tenders is 12 noon Monday 2nd December 2024.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b36b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035534-2024
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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

79416100 - Public relations management services

79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£395,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2024Expired
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
WELLAND PROCUREMENT
Contact Name
Ms Charlotte Highcock
Contact Email
chighcock@melton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1664502497

Buyer Location

Locality
OAKHAM
Postcode
LE15 9HP
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland

Local Authority
Rutland
Electoral Ward
Lyddington
Westminster Constituency
Rutland and Stamford

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