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title: "Provision of a Local Healthwatch Bucks Service"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Provision of a Local Healthwatch Bucks Service

Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1b144d1f-b3af-4de3-8af7-1490c08f64ad

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## Summary

Buckinghamshire County Council is seeking proposals for the "Provision of a Local Healthwatch Bucks Service," aimed at enhancing patient and user engagement in health and social care within Buckinghamshire. This tender falls under the health and social work services category and is currently at the award stage, with an active contract valued at approximately £339,000. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st November 2017 and will run for a duration of two years, with potential for a one-year extension. Contractors must submit their proposals through the Buckinghamshire Business Portal by midday on 5th June 2017 to participate in this open procurement process.

This opportunity is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in health and social care services or community engagement initiatives. Companies with experience in coordinating healthwatch functions or similar roles will find the scope of this contract aligns well with their capabilities, providing a valuable platform to contribute to community-focused healthcare solutions while potentially expanding their business within the public sector.

## Notice

Buckinghamshire County Council wishes to commission for the co-ordination and delivery of a Local Healthwatch Bucks function. Local Healthwatch is at the heart of a health and care service that is centred around patients and users. The service gathers peoples' views and experiences of the health and social care system within Buckinghamshire. The contract start date is 1st November 2017. The contract term is 2 years with the option to extend for 1 further year. The budget for this service is approximately PS170,000 per annum. Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE) may apply to this contract. If your organisation wishes to participate in this process, you need to register with the Buckinghamshire Business Portal and follow the instructions. You be unable to take part if you do not register. Please use the link below and follow the instructions on the website: www.supplybucksbusiness.org.uk Tenders must be returned via the Buckinghamshire Business Portal. The tender return date is midday on Monday 5th June 2017. Tenders received after this time and date will not be accepted.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7324fd51-3b93-43d5-b292-c4d5863fb799 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2017 - 31 Oct 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £510,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £339,000 |
| 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 | BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | AYLESBURY |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP20 1YG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Aylesbury North |
| Westminster constituency | Aylesbury |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HEALTHWATCH BUCKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 3 Aug 2017 at 13:37 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7324fd51-3b93-43d5-b292-c4d5863fb799
- 4 May 2017 at 09:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7324fd51-3b93-43d5-b292-c4d5863fb799

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7324fd51-3b93-43d5-b292-c4d5863fb799
  4th May 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=adba4e62-0230-e711-80e0-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

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

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