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title: "228 - Local Healthwatch Function"
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# 228 - Local Healthwatch Function

Buyer: WIGAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7997467d-12e7-4bf5-b854-5c149e359cc6

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## Summary

The Wigan Council is currently seeking bids for the "228 - Local Healthwatch Function" tender in the health and social care sector. This procurement process is classified under the CPV codes for education and training services (80000000), health and social work services (85000000), and other community, social and personal services (98000000). The tender period is open until 7th December 2018, with the contract set to commence on 1st April 2019 and concluding on 31st March 2022. The estimated contract value is £600,000 and the procurement method being utilised is an open procedure.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) engaged in health and social services to expand their operations. Ideal candidates would have experience in engaging with local communities to promote effective healthcare solutions and in gathering evidence to advocate for service improvements. Providers that can demonstrate a strong understanding of the local health and social care landscape will be well-positioned to succeed in this procurement process.

## Notice

Delivery of the local Healthwatch function in Wigan Borough will see effective work with local people to understand what is important to them about local health services, and this information used to represent and improve their experiences. The provider of local Healthwatch will demonstrate: * That its work plan and priorities reflect those of local people through robust evidence gathered; * That improvements have been made to local services in response to issues and concerns raised by Healthwatch, and that users of services have better experiences as a result * That it is fluent in the local health and social care economy and that it can direct people accurately to the relevant service * That more people feel able to make a complaint about a health service as a result of the advocacy support it provides

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b77099e7-9c57-4777-a24f-891bc775a054 |
| 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 | 9 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| 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 | WIGAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | WIGAN |
| Post town | Wigan |
| Postcode | WN1 3DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West |
| Local authority | Wigan |
| Electoral ward | Wigan Central |
| Westminster constituency | Wigan |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 9 Nov 2018 at 16:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b77099e7-9c57-4777-a24f-891bc775a054

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b77099e7-9c57-4777-a24f-891bc775a054
  9th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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