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title: "Provision of Halton Healthwatch & Advocacy Hub Service"
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# Provision of Halton Healthwatch & Advocacy Hub Service

Buyer: HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-34d8993c-124e-418a-bd4f-6634b13d3f88

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## Summary

Halton Borough Council is currently seeking bids for the re-commissioning of its Healthwatch and Advocacy Hub Service, which falls under the health and social work services category (CPV: 85000000). The tender, titled "Provision of Halton Healthwatch & Advocacy Hub Service," was published on 19th October 2017 and is being conducted through an open procurement method. The submission deadline for interested parties is set for 30th November 2017, with the contract period anticipated to commence on 1st April 2018 and run until 31st March 2023. The delivery of services will be focused in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in health and social services, particularly those specialising in advocacy and community health initiatives. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate, as the tender is structured to accommodate their involvement. The integration of various advocacy services under a single contract also creates scope for partnerships or collaborations among providers, making this a strategic opportunity for businesses looking to expand their footprint in the health sector.

## Notice

Halton Borough Council is seeking to re-commission its Healthwatch and advocacy services. It is the commissioners intention that Healthwatch and the various elements of advocacy; Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA), Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA), Independent NHS Complaints Advocacy and Care Act Advocacy, is delivered within one contractual arrangement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee26e8db-dc3f-4ebc-b3fc-440a95fd20e0 |
| 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 | 19 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| 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 | HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WIDNES |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA8 7QF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | Halton |
| Electoral ward | Central & West Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Widnes and Halewood |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 19 Oct 2017 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee26e8db-dc3f-4ebc-b3fc-440a95fd20e0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee26e8db-dc3f-4ebc-b3fc-440a95fd20e0
  19th October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT147916
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

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

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