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Healthwatch Isle of Wight

ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL

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31 Mar 2026 at 12:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Isle of Wight Council has recently concluded a public procurement process titled "Healthwatch Isle of Wight," aimed at delivering the local authority's statutory duties under the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007, as amended by the Health and Social Care Act 2012. This procurement falls within the health and social work services category and it utilised a direct procurement method, classified as below threshold without competition, under the light-touch regime. The contract, awarded to HELP AND CARE, spans from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2027, with a possible extension of up to 24 months. Centred in the UKJ3 region of the United Kingdom, this procurement process has reached the award stage as of 31st March 2026, with a total contract value of £120,000 gross.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating within the health and social care sector. It is especially beneficial for those capable of monitoring and improving the quality of care services, as well as facilitating public involvement. By acting as a local Healthwatch, businesses have the chance to influence service provision and make a tangible impact on community health initiatives. Such contracts are well-suited for organisations like HELP AND CARE, which have expertise in offering advisory services and engaging with public health frameworks. Firms with similar capabilities can leverage contracts like these to expand their influence and market standing within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Healthwatch Isle of Wight

Notice Description

To deliver the local authority's statutory duty, mandated under the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007, as amended by the Health and Social Care Act 2012, which requires all local authorities in England to establish a local Healthwatch in their area. The key legal responsibilities for local Healthwatch include: * Monitoring the quality of local care services and suggesting improvements. * Gathering and representing public views on local care services. * Promoting and supporting public involvement in the commissioning, provision, and scrutiny of local health and social care services. * Providing information and advice to help people access health and social care services. * Making reports and recommendations to service providers and Healthwatch England

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067938
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029695-2026
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

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
PO30 1UD
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ34 Isle of Wight
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Isle of Wight
Electoral Ward
Newport Central
Westminster Constituency
Isle of Wight West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HELP AND CARE

Further Information

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