--- title: "Tender for the Provision of Healthwatch Services Rutland County Council" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-06b92a8b-cc50-4de9-a1c6-ab9c5644e476" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-06b92a8b-cc50-4de9-a1c6-ab9c5644e476" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-06b92a8b-cc50-4de9-a1c6-ab9c5644e476.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-06b92a8b-cc50-4de9-a1c6-ab9c5644e476.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WELLAND PROCUREMENT" published: "2024-11-01" --- # Tender for the Provision of Healthwatch Services Rutland County Council Buyer: WELLAND PROCUREMENT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-06b92a8b-cc50-4de9-a1c6-ab9c5644e476 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-06b92a8b-cc50-4de9-a1c6-ab9c5644e476) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-06b92a8b-cc50-4de9-a1c6-ab9c5644e476.json) ## Summary Welland Procurement is inviting tenders for a contract to provide Healthwatch services for Rutland County Council. This initiative aims to represent local residents’ views and influence health and social care services as set out in the Health and Social Care Act 2012. The contract, categorised under Market and economic research, and Public relations management services, begins on 1st April 2025 and spans an initial period of 60 months, with possible extensions up to a total of 96 months. Located in the United Kingdom, the procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set at 12 noon on Monday, 2nd December 2024. The total budget for the initial term is £395,000.00, exclusive of VAT. Prospective bidders should prepare competitive quotes accordingly. This tender creates significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in local community services, public relations, and market research. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in health, social care advocacy, and public consultation will find this opportunity particularly beneficial. By winning this contract, businesses can expand their footprint in the public sector, leveraging the platform to influence local health and care policies while delivering impactful services for the Rutland community. ## Notice The Council wishes to invite tenders for the supply services in respect of being the local Health and Social Care consumer champion and watchdog representing the views of local residents of all ages, advocating and influencing the delivery and commissioning of Health and Social Care services as set out in the Health and Social Care Act 2012, and any variation thereof. The overall aim of the Service is to provide an effective and efficient local Healthwatch in Rutland, which promotes and supports the involvement of residents in the commissioning and provision of local services and enables local people to gain support to make informed choices about their health, care and wellbeing. Further information on the requirement and relevant performance standards are available within the Specification. The anticipated contract commencement date is 1st April 2025. The Council proposes to enter one contract for an initial period of 60 months with the preferred supplier, with an option to extend for a further period of 36 months in 12-month increments, making 96 months in total. Any proposed extension is subject to satisfactory performance by the supplier and in accordance with the Council's business requirements. Any proposed extension to the contract will be agreed in writing between the Council and the supplier. The total budget for this contract is PS395,000.00(exclusive of VAT) for the initial period of the contract 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2030. Bidders are encouraged to provide a competitive quote. Please Note: The Council reserves the right to reject any submissions that are over budget without further evaluation. Suppliers are encouraged to search for the opportunity on East Mids Tender ProContract portal, under DN750332. The deadline for receipt of tenders is 12 noon Monday 2nd December 2024. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae61fcca-373c-4ae2-baac-8ffd168f73fd | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 2 Dec 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £395,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WELLAND PROCUREMENT | | Locality | MELTON MOWBRAY | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE13 1GH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland | | Local authority | Melton | | Electoral ward | Melton Warwick | | Westminster constituency | Melton and Syston | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 75200000 - Provision of services to the community - 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics - 79416100 - Public relations management services - 79416200 - Public relations consultancy services ## Release History - 1 Nov 2024 at 15:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae61fcca-373c-4ae2-baac-8ffd168f73fd ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae61fcca-373c-4ae2-baac-8ffd168f73fd 1st November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.melton.gov.uk/council_and_democracy/selling_to_the_council.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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