--- title: "SOL - Healthwatch Services 2020" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9122693d-623a-4e11-9843-0588222f28af" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9122693d-623a-4e11-9843-0588222f28af" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9122693d-623a-4e11-9843-0588222f28af.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9122693d-623a-4e11-9843-0588222f28af.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "COVENTRY - SOLIHULL - WARWICKSHIRE" published: "2019-11-18" --- # SOL - Healthwatch Services 2020 Buyer: COVENTRY - SOLIHULL - WARWICKSHIRE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9122693d-623a-4e11-9843-0588222f28af [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9122693d-623a-4e11-9843-0588222f28af) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9122693d-623a-4e11-9843-0588222f28af.json) ## Summary The Coventry - Solihull - Warwickshire Council is currently seeking a single supplier to deliver Healthwatch Services in Solihull through an open tender process. This contract, titled "SOL - Healthwatch Services 2020," is valued at £787,000 and is set to begin on 1st July 2020, lasting for three years, with potential extensions available. The tender period will close on 7th January 2020, and it falls under the health and social work services category, specifically addressing the needs of the local community through various Healthwatch functions. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health and social care sector, particularly those with expertise in community engagement and advocacy services. Companies that specialise in gathering public feedback, promoting health service accessibility, and providing support for NHS complaints could find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. Engaging in this procurement process can help businesses expand their footprint in the West Midlands while contributing to the enhancement of local health services. ## Notice Solihull MBC is looking to implement a contract for the provision of a Healthwatch Service in the borough of Solihull to a single supplier. The contract is to be for 3 years starting on 1st July 2020 with the option to extend for 1 + 1 years. The contract is required to deliver the seven functions of Healthwatch as described in the service specification, for the borough of Solihull. o Gathering views and understanding the experiences of people who use services, carers and the wider community o Making people's views known o Promoting and supporting the involvement of people in the commissioning and provision of local care services and how they are scrutinised o Recommending investigation or special review of services via Healthwatch England or directly to the Care Quality Commission (CQC) o Providing information (signposting) about access to services and support for making informed choices o Making the views and experiences of people known to Healthwatch England (and to other local Healthwatch organisations), and providing a steer to help it carry out its role as national champion o NHS Complaints Advocacy identification and signposting Additional information: Please see www.csw-jets.co.uk to download documents and submit a response. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8107725b-7a5e-4b4e-9c2d-f15617100fc9 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Nov 2019 | | Submission deadline | 7 Jan 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 | £787,000 | | 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 | COVENTRY - SOLIHULL - WARWICKSHIRE | | Locality | SOLIHULL | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B91 3QB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG32 Solihull | | Local authority | Solihull | | Electoral ward | St Alphege | | Westminster constituency | Solihull West and Shirley | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 18 Nov 2019 at 14:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8107725b-7a5e-4b4e-9c2d-f15617100fc9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8107725b-7a5e-4b4e-9c2d-f15617100fc9 18th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/csw-jets/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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