--- title: "Contract for the Provision of a Local Healthwatch in the London Borough of Redbridge" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-38fca12b-38ba-4509-a5a4-15121ddab764" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-38fca12b-38ba-4509-a5a4-15121ddab764" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-38fca12b-38ba-4509-a5a4-15121ddab764.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-38fca12b-38ba-4509-a5a4-15121ddab764.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF REDBRIDGE" published: "2017-11-17" --- # Contract for the Provision of a Local Healthwatch in the London Borough of Redbridge Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF REDBRIDGE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-38fca12b-38ba-4509-a5a4-15121ddab764 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-38fca12b-38ba-4509-a5a4-15121ddab764) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-38fca12b-38ba-4509-a5a4-15121ddab764.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Redbridge is inviting tenders for the contract titled "Contract for the Provision of a Local Healthwatch in the London Borough of Redbridge." This initiative falls under the social work and related services industry category and is set to take place in London, United Kingdom. The tender period is currently open and will close on 18th December 2017. The contract is expected to begin on 1st April 2018 and continue until 31st March 2021, with a potential extension of up to two additional years at the discretion of the Authority. The total value of the contract is estimated at £450,000, and the procurement method employed is an open procedure. This tender presents a significant opportunity for organisations involved in health and social care services, particularly those with experience in community engagement and advocacy. Businesses that specialise in improving health parameters, providing patient support services, or facilitating communication between health services and the public would be particularly well-suited for this contract. By successfully securing this contract, a business could enhance its profile within the community, contribute positively to health outcomes, and potentially secure future contracts through demonstrated performance and impact. ## Notice The London Borough of Redbridge ("the Authority") invites Tenders from suitably qualified and experienced organisations for the Contract for The Provision of a local Healthwatch in the London Borough of Redbridge ("the Contract"). The Contract will commence on 1st April 2018 and shall continue up to and including 31st March 2021 (the "Contract Period"). At the sole discretion of the Authority the Contract Period may be extended in such period or periods as the Authority deems appropriate up to a maximum of two (2) years, providing a possible total Contract Period to midnight on 31st March 2023. The Health and Social Care Act 2012 requires local authorities with adult social care responsibilities to commission a local Healthwatch. The successful provider will be required to ensure the local Healthwatch is of benefit to patients, users of services, carers and the public by providing support to get the best out of services, improving outcomes and supporting services to be more responsive to what people want and need. To work with communities to influence commissioners to design and provide better health and social care services. The local Healthwatch will need to be independent and coordinate and build upon all of the existing mechanisms for engaging users of health and social care services, established by the Authority, the National Health Service ("NHS") and the networks of user-led organisations. It will also establish relationships that engage communities, patients, service users and carer groups, bringing a strong voice to the Health and Wellbeing Board of which the successful provider will be a member. Further information and Contract Documents can be obtained from the London Tenders Portal www.londontenders.org Additional information: Organisations can obtain the Contract Documents in accordance with the instructions below:- * Register your organisation free of charge at www.londontenders.org; * Await acceptance: you will receive an e-mail confirming your username and password for the London Tenders Portal; * Use your username and password to log in to the London Tenders Portal and express your interest in the Framework; * After you have expressed an interest you will receive an e-mail link to access the Contract Documents; * Then follow the guidance contained in the Instructions for Submission of a Tender; * All Tenders must be submitted via the London Tenders Portal. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3660d98-eb13-4e39-a14f-2723dc04b39e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Nov 2017 | | Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £450,000 | | 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF REDBRIDGE | | Locality | ILFORD | | Post town | Ilford | | Postcode | IG1 1NN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East | | ITL 3 | TLI53 Redbridge and Waltham Forest | | Local authority | Redbridge | | Electoral ward | Ilford Town | | Westminster constituency | Ilford South | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 17 Nov 2017 at 12:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3660d98-eb13-4e39-a14f-2723dc04b39e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3660d98-eb13-4e39-a14f-2723dc04b39e 17th November 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.redbridge.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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