Tender

The Provision of Healthwatch Sefton

SEFTON COUNCIL

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Tender

29 Apr 2025 at 16:15

Summary of the contracting process

Sefton Council, the buying organisation, has initiated an open procurement process for "The Provision of Healthwatch Sefton" services. This tender, categorised under Health and social work services, is targeted at the borough of Sefton in the UK. Currently at the tender stage, it invites qualified service providers to submit expressions of interest by the deadline of 26th May 2025. The contract period is set from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2028, with possibilities for a 24-month extension depending on provider performance. The estimated value of this procurement is £2,141,100 gross, with electronic submissions being welcomed.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health and social care services industry to expand their footprint, particularly those specialising in public engagement and advocacy in these sectors. It's especially suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to the specific suitability criteria outlined. Successful participants will contribute to understanding and advocating for the needs and experiences of residents concerning health and social services, thus offering substantial potential for business growth through public sector engagement and the delivery of impactful services.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Healthwatch Sefton

Notice Description

Healthwatch was established under the Health and Social Care Act 2014 to understand the needs, experiences and concerns of people who use health and social care services, and to speak out on their behalf. The Council is seeking a provider of the Local Healthwatch service for the residents of the borough of Sefton

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extension for up to 24 months subject to satisfactory performance of the provider

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050995
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017759-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£1,784,250 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,784,250 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SEFTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Stewart Martin
Contact Email
stewart.martin@sefton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1519343009

Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L20 3NJ
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Derby
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

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