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Provision of an independent Patient and Public Reference Group

WARRINGTON AND HALTON TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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08 Sep 2025 at 14:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust focused on the provision of an independent Patient and Public Reference Group. This falls under the services industry category and covers multiple regions within the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, and more. The procurement was carried out without competition, under the direct procurement method, and has reached the contract award stage. The contract is set to be active from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2026, with a total gross value of £45,648. The contract was awarded to Healthwatch Warrington, as announced on 8th September 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in healthcare services, especially those skilled in patient and public engagement. Businesses that can offer innovative solutions to support patient feedback mechanisms and integration plans would be well-suited to such opportunities. SMEs like Healthwatch Warrington, with a focus on health and safety services, can leverage such contracts to enhance their portfolio and expand their regional service offerings. The project's emphasis on inclusive and transparent patient involvement could provide growth avenues for companies adept at community engagement and healthcare consultancy.

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Notice Title

Provision of an independent Patient and Public Reference Group

Notice Description

Healthwatch Halton / Healthwatch Warrington working together to establish and support a Patient and Public Reference Group (PPRG). This would include: * A dedicated Project Co-ordinator * Acting as a conduit for patient and public feedback to inform decisions related to integration * Chairing and coordinating the PPRG * Providing reports and insights to Better Care Together Programme Delivery Group * Supporting inclusive, transparent and accessible engagement and involvement * Acting as a 'critical friend', helping to ensure that patient and public voice is central to our integration plans.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059606
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054741-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

35261000 - Information panels

71317200 - Health and safety services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£38,040 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WARRINGTON AND HALTON TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
francis.arhin1@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA5 1QG
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Bewsey and Whitecross
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEALTHWATCH WARRINGTON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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