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title: "BHCC EB - Healthwatch 2025"
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# BHCC EB - Healthwatch 2025

Buyer: BHCC COMMUNITIES EQUALITIES AND THIRD SECTOR  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8145df73-9e3e-422e-b0af-e9fa45b3f25c

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## Summary

Brighton and Hove City Council (BHCC), under its Communities Equalities and Third Sector division, is inviting tenders for the "Healthwatch 2025" contract. This procurement, classified under Administrative Social Services (CPV 85321000), seeks a provider for the Healthwatch function, beginning on 1st April 2025 for a period extending until 31st March 2028. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage and employs a two-stage selective procedure under the Light touch regime, pertinent details of which will be provided in the Stage Two documentation. Interested bidders must respond by 23rd September 2024.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for social enterprises looking to expand within the administrative social services sector. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. The contract, valued at approximately GBP 890,000, offers a substantial growth potential for businesses capable of delivering high-quality Healthwatch services. Companies that can navigate a selective tender process and deliver both price-efficiency and quality will be well-positioned to succeed.

## Notice

Brighton and Hove City Council are seeking a provider to deliver its Healthwatch function from 1st April 2025. Local Healthwatch must be provided by an organisation which is a social enterprise as defined by the legislation. The Council is conducting a two-stage procedure under the Light touch regime in order to appoint a suitable Supplier, in accordance with Regulation 76 of the Regulations. Stage One comprises of Information Only questions and Pass/Fail questions. Bidders successful in Stage One will be invited to Stage Two which will comprise of either: A competitive tender stage (where multiple Bidders have passed Stage One), or, direct negotiation (where only a single Bidder has passed the Stage One). The Council may include a negotiation phase into the competitive tendering process as part of Stage Two. Full details on the process for Stage Two will be included in the Stage Two documentation. The Award Criteria for Stage Two will consist of both Quality and Price criterion. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c1d768b-8221-45a7-b9d9-13315e52d46f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £890,000 |
| 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 | BHCC COMMUNITIES EQUALITIES AND THIRD SECTOR |
| Locality | UK |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN1 1JE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ21 Brighton and Hove |
| Local authority | Brighton and Hove |
| Electoral ward | Regency |
| Westminster constituency | Brighton Pavilion |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85321000 - Administrative social services

## Release History

- 22 Aug 2024 at 09:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c1d768b-8221-45a7-b9d9-13315e52d46f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c1d768b-8221-45a7-b9d9-13315e52d46f
  22nd August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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