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Healthwatch Service

THURROCK COUNCIL

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07 May 2026 at 12:11

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Thurrock Council, situated in Grays, United Kingdom, concerns the provision of a "Healthwatch Service" aimed at amplifying the patient and public voice within local healthcare services. This initiative falls within the services category and took place within the UKH32 region. The procurement method employed was "direct" as it was considered a below-threshold contract without competition, adhering to the special "light touch" regime. The procurement stage has reached completion with a contract awarded to THURROCK C.V.S (COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTARY SERVICE). The contract commenced on 1st April 2026 and is scheduled to conclude on 31st March 2029, with a gross value of £427,638.54, as outlined in the contract notice published on 7th May 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the administrative healthcare services and other community service sectors, particularly those with a focus on governmental contracts and public engagement. Organisations similar to THURROCK C.V.S, which have experience in community and voluntary service and possess the capability to deliver social and healthcare services, are ideally positioned to leverage such opportunities. This contract can serve not only as a stabilising revenue stream but also as a platform for enhancing service delivery capabilities and establishing long-term relationships with public authorities like Thurrock Council.

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Notice Title

Healthwatch Service

Notice Description

To provide a local Healthwatch service in Thurrock to strengthen the patient, public and user voice in commissioning, provision and scrutiny of the local services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069352
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041909-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

75122000 - Administrative healthcare services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£427,638 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THURROCK COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GRAYS
Postcode
RM17 6SL
Post Town
Romford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH32 Thurrock
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Thurrock
Electoral Ward
Grays Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Thurrock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THURROCK C.V.S (COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTARY SERVICE

Further Information

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