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title: "Provision of a Healthwatch Service"
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# Provision of a Healthwatch Service

Buyer: THURROCK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-12fc64f9-0e36-43b2-a758-8b7d3f4f1f61

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## Summary

Thurrock Council is currently engaged in the public procurement process for the "Provision of a Healthwatch Service" within the health and social work services industry. This tender is at the active 'Tender' stage and has a submission deadline of 14 April 2017. The contract period is expected to commence on 1 October 2017 and will last for three years, with an optional extension of up to one additional year. The service aims to enhance the voice of patients and the local population regarding health information and advice, specifically focusing on primary healthcare services in the East of England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in health and social work services, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses that possess experience in delivering health-related services, community engagement, and patient advocacy would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, enabling them to expand their operational capacity and solidify their position within the local healthcare landscape.

## Notice

Thurrock Council is seeking to appoint a Provider to deliver a local Healthwatch Service in Thurrock .The contract will be for 3 years with an option to extend for up to an additional 12 months At a high level the service in Thurrock will strengthen patient, public and user voice in commissioning, provision and scrutiny of local services and responsibility to ensure that its local population has access to Health Information and Advice, specifically about primary health care services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68979dd5-c9e6-4c6d-ba31-ec77d062bddc |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2017 - 30 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | THURROCK COUNCIL |
| Locality | GRAYS |
| Post town | Romford |
| Postcode | RM17 6SL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH32 Thurrock |
| Local authority | Thurrock |
| Electoral ward | Grays Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Thurrock |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2017 at 11:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68979dd5-c9e6-4c6d-ba31-ec77d062bddc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68979dd5-c9e6-4c6d-ba31-ec77d062bddc
  20th March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Grays:-Health-and-social-work-services./53D5T3WXGU
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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