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Health Watch South Tyneside

SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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27 Feb 2026 at 14:55

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, initiated by South Tyneside Borough Council, concerns the contract for Healthwatch South Tyneside, which falls under the social services industry category within the region of UKC22, United Kingdom. As part of this process, the council directly awarded the contract without a competitive tender, complying with legislation under UKPGA 2023/54. The award, announced on 27 February 2026, is for services related to social work and is classified as a "light touch" regime, with the contract active from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. The total estimated value of the contract is £106,770 net, with a gross amount of £128,124.

Businesses focusing on social services, particularly those operating in the region, may find opportunities for growth and collaboration through similar procurement processes with local councils. The contract is tailored towards organisations like Healthwatch South Tyneside, which actively engage with the community to influence local healthcare services. SMEs, especially those with social enterprise or VCSE (voluntary, community, and social enterprises) credentials, could be well-suited to pursue future opportunities in this domain, leveraging experience in offering community-focused health and social care services. Such initiatives inspire strategic partnerships and community engagement, advancing both business development and public service improvement.

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Notice Title

Health Watch South Tyneside

Notice Description

The Healthwatch service seeks to help people get the best out of their local health and social care services, whether it is improving them today or helping to shape them for tomorrow. Healthwatch is all about local voices being able to influence the delivery and design of local services that they use. Through staff and volunteers, they: * Provide people with information, advice and support about local health and social care services. * Gather views and experiences of local people on the way services are delivered and provided. * Influence local services based on the evidence that they gather and through their position on the Health and Wellbeing Board in the borough. * Work with other Healthwatch organisations to build a national picture of people's views on health and social care services. * Offer support and guidance to those people that wish to make a complaint about NHS care.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065e86
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018015-2026
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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£106,770 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20261 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
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTH SHIELDS
Postcode
NE33 2RL
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Beacon and Bents
Westminster Constituency
South Shields

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEALTHWATCH SOUTH TYNESIDE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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