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title: "Healthwatch Blackpool 2018"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0f4ee471-fdf8-41e2-ae27-f3b49ef4c899"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Healthwatch Blackpool 2018

Buyer: BLACKPOOL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0f4ee471-fdf8-41e2-ae27-f3b49ef4c899

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## Summary

Blackpool Council is inviting tenders for the "Healthwatch Blackpool 2018" project, aiming to appoint a single provider to deliver essential Healthwatch services within the North West of the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, with the deadline for submissions having closed on 30 April 2018. The project has an annual contract value of £58,000, spanning a term from 14 May 2018 to 13 May 2019, and employs an open procurement method to ensure broad participation.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those that have experience in community engagement and advocacy. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, as the council is looking for providers with the capability to mobilise quickly and effectively while engaging with diverse community needs and health partners.

## Notice

Blackpool Council is looking to appoint a single Provider to deliver Healthwatch Blackpool who: * Has experience and understanding of the functions and activity required to run a local Healthwatch service. * Has a good track record in providing people who use services with opportunities to share their views and experiences. * Can focus on understanding the needs, experiences and concerns of people who use services and speak out on their behalf. * Has the ability to work strategically with health and social care partners. Due to implementation timescales it is essential that the successful Provider has suitable resources, skills and experience to mobilise quickly and effectively. It is anticipated that the contract term will be from 14 May 2018 to 13 May 2019. The annual value of the contract is PS58,000.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb8022bf-5b30-4732-b3cf-aff7f17b88df |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 May 2018 |
| Contract period | 13 May 2018 - 13 May 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £58,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £58,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BLACKPOOL COUNCIL |
| Locality | BLACKPOOL |
| Post town | Blackpool |
| Postcode | FY1 1NA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD42 Blackpool |
| Local authority | Blackpool |
| Electoral ward | Talbot |
| Westminster constituency | Blackpool South |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EMPOWERMENT CHARITY LANCASHIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 2 May 2018 at 14:36 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb8022bf-5b30-4732-b3cf-aff7f17b88df
- 10 Apr 2018 at 10:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb8022bf-5b30-4732-b3cf-aff7f17b88df

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb8022bf-5b30-4732-b3cf-aff7f17b88df
  10th April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=fe140741-113c-e811-80eb-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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