--- title: "Local Healthwatch Services for East Berkshire - Combined Slough/Bracknell /Windsor & Maidenhead" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4f74b59c-d5c1-4a8c-97c9-5e32940fb0ab" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4f74b59c-d5c1-4a8c-97c9-5e32940fb0ab" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4f74b59c-d5c1-4a8c-97c9-5e32940fb0ab.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4f74b59c-d5c1-4a8c-97c9-5e32940fb0ab.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SE SHARED SERVICES" published: "2020-01-16" --- # Local Healthwatch Services for East Berkshire - Combined Slough/Bracknell /Windsor & Maidenhead Buyer: SE SHARED SERVICES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4f74b59c-d5c1-4a8c-97c9-5e32940fb0ab [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4f74b59c-d5c1-4a8c-97c9-5e32940fb0ab) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4f74b59c-d5c1-4a8c-97c9-5e32940fb0ab.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the Local Healthwatch Services for East Berkshire, titled "Local Healthwatch Services for East Berkshire - Combined Slough/Bracknell /Windsor & Maidenhead," is led by Slough Borough Council (SBC) in collaboration with Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) and Bracknell Forest Council (BFC). This tender falls under the health and social work services category and is currently in the Tender stage, with bids due by 24 February 2020. The service is set to commence on 1 July 2020 and will run for a period of five years, valued at £975,000, with a minimum value of £195,000. The procurement method is an open procedure for services above the threshold. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social care sector, particularly those capable of delivering community-focused services that represent diverse local populations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this an ideal opportunity to demonstrate innovation and efficiency in service provision. Companies that have experience in health advocacy, community engagement, and local governance will be especially well-suited to compete for this contract, which seeks to enhance local resident participation in health and social care decision-making. ## Notice This is for a new Local Healthwatch Service (LHW) for East Berkshire . Slough Borough Council (SBC) has agreed to lead the procurement of LHW with support from the other 2 authorities. It will be jointly commissioned with Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) and Bracknell Forest Council (BFC). This combined service will deliver efficiency savings and opportunities for innovation. Local Healthwatch Service (LHW) is the independent consumer champion for health and social care on the local level. It: o Represents the collective voice of residents, patients, carers and the public (including children and young people) to commissioners, service providers and local politicians o Acts as a focal point for the local community to have a voice in the commissioning and provision of health and social care o Provides opportunities for local people of all ages to influence decisions being made about their services, across the NHS and social care. This Service Specification: o Sets out the commissioning requirements for Local Healthwatch Service, which is planned to run from the 1st July 2020 for a 5 year period sourced as a 3+1+1 year o Gives details of the elements of the service that will be required from the Service Provider o Must be read in conjunction with the Terms and Conditions of the Contract. Additional information: This tender is to be completed electronically using the SE Shared Services Procurement eSourcing portal. https://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing/opportunities The SE Shared Services eSourcing portal provides a web-based tool that provides a simple, secure and efficient means for managing tendering and quotation activities reducing the time and effort required for both buyers and Potential Bidders. The portal allows for tender clarifications and submitting your bid electronically. In order to bid for this opportunity you will need to register your company on the SE Shared Services portal. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e2d3ddd-4170-4b03-95b4-f63859203007 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Jan 2020 | | Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2020 - 30 Jun 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £975,000 | | 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 | SE SHARED SERVICES | | Locality | BERKSHIRE | | Post town | Slough | | Postcode | SL1 3UF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ15 Berkshire East | | Local authority | Slough | | Electoral ward | Chalvey | | Westminster constituency | Slough | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 16 Jan 2020 at 15:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e2d3ddd-4170-4b03-95b4-f63859203007 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e2d3ddd-4170-4b03-95b4-f63859203007 16th January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing/opportunities - https://www.slough.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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