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title: "Healthwatch Southend Service"
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# Healthwatch Southend Service

Buyer: SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-775106d1-b781-4e4e-a6cc-9a9a556bb3d0

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## Summary

The Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is seeking contractors for the "Healthwatch Southend Service," an initiative under the Health and Social Care Act 2012. This contract, classified under health and social work services, is intended to ensure that residents have a voice in health and social care matters. The initial tender period was published on 4 November 2021, with submissions closing on 6 December 2021. The contract will commence on 1 April 2022 and is set to run until 31 March 2025, with a projected value of £595,475. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure below the threshold.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their services in the health and social care sector. Businesses experienced in community engagement, advocacy, or those providing health and social services are well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement process can not only enhance their portfolio but also bolster their reputation as key contributors to local health and social care improvements.

## Notice

The Health and Social Care Act 2012 places statutory duties on local authorities to commission Healthwatch services. The local Healthwatch Southend (HWS) has been commissioned by Southend-on-Sea Borough Council to act as an independent champion to give residents a stronger voice to influence, shape and challenge any issues that exists within Health and Social care. The contract is due to expire and we need to have a new contract/service in place for 1st April 2022. To view and respond to this opportunity please visit https://procontract.due-north.com

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66460588-6245-4a18-9701-0b60ac45f7ed |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £595,475 |
| 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 | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS2 6EN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea |
| Local authority | Southend-on-Sea |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE ADVOCACY PEOPLE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2022 at 11:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66460588-6245-4a18-9701-0b60ac45f7ed
- 4 Nov 2021 at 13:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32e2b4ca-ef8b-43fd-ad8d-65dda88d9eed

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66460588-6245-4a18-9701-0b60ac45f7ed
  28th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32e2b4ca-ef8b-43fd-ad8d-65dda88d9eed
  4th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com

## Provenance

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