--- title: "Healthwatch Sandwell" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-34754f66-d578-4112-a472-11afe46fe2f5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-34754f66-d578-4112-a472-11afe46fe2f5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-34754f66-d578-4112-a472-11afe46fe2f5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-34754f66-d578-4112-a472-11afe46fe2f5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2024-06-24" --- # Healthwatch Sandwell Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-34754f66-d578-4112-a472-11afe46fe2f5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-34754f66-d578-4112-a472-11afe46fe2f5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-34754f66-d578-4112-a472-11afe46fe2f5.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is re-commissioning a local Healthwatch organisation in the Health and social work services industry category. This contracting opportunity, named Healthwatch Sandwell, aims to give citizens in the Sandwell Borough a stronger voice in influencing health and social care services. The contract duration is five years starting from 1 October 2024, with an annual budget of £180,250.00. Businesses interested in service provision and development can compete, with tenders evaluated based on 80% quality and 20% price. The deadline for submitting tenders is 29 July 2024, with questions accepted until 12 July 2024. This tender from Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council presents an opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs in the services sector to bid for the Healthwatch Sandwell contract. The procurement method is an Open procedure (above threshold). Businesses aiming to enhance community services and provide guidance and counselling services are well-suited for this opportunity. The contract period spans from 1 November 2024 to 30 September 2029. Interested parties must apply through the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal before the submission deadline of 29 July 2024 to be considered for evaluation. ## Notice ASC133 Healthwatch Sandwell Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is re-commissioning a local Healthwatch organisation in accordance with our statutory duty and Healthwatch England requirements. Healthwatch Sandwell will be a body corporate which is a social enterprise and will use the Healthwatch trademark under licence from Healthwatch England in relation to its activities. Healthwatch Sandwell will be delivered across the Sandwell Borough and give citizens and communities a stronger voice to influence and challenge how health and social care services are provided within their locality. The duration of the contract will be five years from 1 October 2024. The Council has a fixed annual budget of PS180,250.00 per annum and Tenderers must be able to demonstrate how they will make the most effective use of that funding in a way that balances service provision with service development. The Council intends to use an evaluation model based solely on 80% quality and 20% price. The criteria, on which the tender will be evaluated, inclusive of weighting attached, are included in the Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the ITT and other related documents. In Order To View and Submit a Tender, you will be required to' Opt-In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. The completed Tender document must be completed online with all mandatory and relevant attachments uploaded and submitted through the Sandwell In-Tend e-Tendering Portal by no later than 13:00 on 29 July 2024. The deadline for the submission of any clarification questions is 13:00 on 12 July 2024 also via Sandwell In-Tend e-Tendering Portal. Additional information: The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to Quotation or other related documents. To submit a quotation you will be required to 'Opt In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Deadline for submission of tenders is 13:00 on 29 July 2024. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c3f6443-db11-4828-bbc8-bf21dc1b99ab | | 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 | 24 Jun 2024 | | Submission deadline | 29 Jul 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2024 - 30 Sep 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £901,250 | | 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 | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B69 9EN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell | | Local authority | Sandwell | | Electoral ward | Oldbury | | Westminster constituency | West Bromwich | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85100000 - Health services - 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services - 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services - 85312310 - Guidance services - 85320000 - Social services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 24 Jun 2024 at 12:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c3f6443-db11-4828-bbc8-bf21dc1b99ab ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c3f6443-db11-4828-bbc8-bf21dc1b99ab 24th June 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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