Tender

The Provision of Healthwatch Sefton

SEFTON COUNCIL

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Tender

30 Apr 2025 at 15:20

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sefton Council has initiated a tender for "The Provision of Healthwatch Sefton", aiming to find a provider for the Healthwatch service in the borough of Sefton. This tender falls under the Health and Social Care industry category and is situated in Bootle, United Kingdom. The procurement process is at the 'tender' stage, utilising an open procedure. Parties interested in expressing their interest must do so by 11:00 BST on 26th May 2025. The contract, beginning on 1st October 2025 and extending until 30th September 2028, offers potential renewal for an additional 24 months subject to satisfactory performance. The total contract value is £1,095,774, with a gross amount of £913,145 allocated to services.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses particularly skilled in delivering health and social work services. Given its open procedure, it is accessible to a wide range of suppliers, including SMEs and VCSEs. The tender offers an attractive growth opportunity in the public health sector, with a focal emphasis on both quality and social value. Businesses with a track record in delivering sustainable community health initiatives and collaborative projects in similar regions will find themselves well-poised to compete effectively in this process. The long contract duration and future renewal possibility provide an extended horizon for strategic partnership and expansion within the local public health infrastructure.

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Notice Information

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050a9c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018146-2025
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
£913,145 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£913,145 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 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

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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