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Award

28 Jul 2026 at 14:37

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by Buckinghamshire Council, focusing on the provision of local Healthwatch services across Buckinghamshire. This contract, titled "Local Healthwatch Buckinghamshire," falls within the health and social work services industry category and is located in the United Kingdom, specifically in the region identified as UKJ13. The procurement was completed using a direct award method under a 'light touch' regime, below the threshold with no competition. The contract was awarded to Healthwatch Bucks Limited and covers a 9-month period from 1st July 2026 to 31st March 2027, with the award being dated 28th July 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive Healthwatch services. Companies that can offer innovative solutions and efficient service provision to enhance local community engagement will likely thrive under such contracts. This specific procurement being a direct award indicates the suitability for large, reputable organisations like Healthwatch Bucks Limited, who can swiftly meet the contractual requirements and deliver value to the community. Businesses in public service sectors looking to expand their regional influence might find similar opportunities aligned with diversified public service provision.

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Notice Title

Local Healthwatch Buckinghamshire

Notice Description

The provision of local Healthwatch across Buckinghamshire, awarded on a 9-month contract via a Direct Award starting on the 1 July 2026, expiring on the 31 March 2027

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d591
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071342-2026
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

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
£171,877 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 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
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AYLESBURY
Postcode
HP19 8FF
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Aylesbury North West
Westminster Constituency
Aylesbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEALTHWATCH BUCKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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