--- title: "Healthwatch Buckinghamshire" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8d60d3bc-d2f9-4dd6-a78f-2c06c42bf663" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8d60d3bc-d2f9-4dd6-a78f-2c06c42bf663" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8d60d3bc-d2f9-4dd6-a78f-2c06c42bf663.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8d60d3bc-d2f9-4dd6-a78f-2c06c42bf663.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2024-11-29" --- # Healthwatch Buckinghamshire Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8d60d3bc-d2f9-4dd6-a78f-2c06c42bf663 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8d60d3bc-d2f9-4dd6-a78f-2c06c42bf663) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8d60d3bc-d2f9-4dd6-a78f-2c06c42bf663.json) ## Summary Buckinghamshire Council has initiated a procurement process to commission a contract for the provision of Healthwatch Buckinghamshire. This service, aimed at being the independent consumer champion for Health and Social Care, seeks to give citizens a more influential voice in how services are provided across the county. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with the tender closing on 3rd January 2025. The service is valued at £1,379,000 and is categorised under Health and social work services (CPV 85000000). The contract period will commence on 1st April 2025 and conclude on 31st March 2032. The contract is being procured through an open procedure (above threshold), making it accessible to a wide range of potential suppliers. This tender presents a significant business opportunity for organisations, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), with expertise in health and social care services. The contract requires a provider capable of engaging effectively with the community and building a comprehensive understanding of local needs and experiences. Businesses specialising in community engagement, data collection, and analysis, or those with previous experience in health and social care advocacy, would be well-suited for this opportunity. The successful provider will play a vital role in shaping the future of health and social care services in Buckinghamshire, offering a substantial opportunity for growth and impact within the local community. ## Notice Buckinghamshire Council is looking to commission a contract for the provision of Healthwatch Buckinghamshire. Healthwatch is the independent consumer champion for Health and Social Care. Healthwatch Buckinghamshire will give citizens and communities a stronger voice to influence and challenge how Health and Social Care services are provided across the County. Through effective evidence-based approaches and strong engagement, Healthwatch Buckinghamshire will build up a local picture of community needs, aspirations and the experience of people who engage with the service. Healthwatch Buckinghamshire will be highly visible and easily accessible to all individuals within the County as well as being a signposting service to local people with regards to their Health and Social Care choices. The service must be dynamic and responsive, not only representing the local population, but also linking them to Health and Social Care providers. The Provider must take steps to embed the service so that it is an integral part of the Health and Social Care landscape and be valued by residents and professionals alike. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07a2331a-0d3f-4a9b-bdfa-4eba81306df5 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 3 Jan 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2032 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,379,000 | | 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 | BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | AYLESBURY | | Post town | Hemel Hempstead | | Postcode | HP20 1UA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire | | Local authority | Buckinghamshire | | Electoral ward | Aylesbury North | | Westminster constituency | Aylesbury | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 29 Nov 2024 at 09:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07a2331a-0d3f-4a9b-bdfa-4eba81306df5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07a2331a-0d3f-4a9b-bdfa-4eba81306df5 29th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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