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Healthwatch

BOLTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Mar 2026 at 15:37

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

16 Feb 2026 at 15:31

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the 'Healthwatch' initiative, under the Health and Social Care Act 2012. This tender falls within the health and social work services category and was executed using a direct procurement method below the competition threshold. The process, which began as a tender, reached the award stage with the final announcement published on 13 March 2026. The contract has a gross total value of £187,500 and will be executed by VOICE: LOCAL, a supplier based in Wigan, UKD36 region. The procurement ensures the local delivery of Healthwatch services to support statutory adult social care responsibilities, with the initial contract period running from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027, and a potential six-month extension available.

This procurement provides growth opportunities for businesses in the voluntary and community sector, particularly those engaged in delivering health and social work services. Enterprises targeting these sectors, including large-scale operators, can benefit from similar contracts designed to improve local health and care services. The Healthwatch contract allows suppliers not only to conduct services but also to carry out research and influence commissioning and service delivery within the region, aligning business growth with community impact. Organisations capable of delivering insights into service efficiency and enhancements would be well-suited to such procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Healthwatch

Notice Description

The Health and Social Care Act 2012 established Healthwatches, nationally as Healthwatch England and locally through the requirement to have a Healthwatch in each local authority with statutory adult social care responsibility. The service has to be delivered by a voluntary and community sector provider. The Health and Social Care Act 2012 established Healthwatches, nationally as Healthwatch England and locally through the requirement to have a Healthwatch in each local authority with statutory adult social care responsibility. The service has to be delivered by a voluntary and community sector provider.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06552e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023140-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£187,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOLTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOLTON
Postcode
BL1 1RU
Post Town
Bolton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bolton
Electoral Ward
Queens Park & Central
Westminster Constituency
Bolton North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VOICE: LOCAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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