--- title: "Provision for a Local Healthwatch Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9bb1bbae-5675-46dc-b11b-ff1ed4d4fa53" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9bb1bbae-5675-46dc-b11b-ff1ed4d4fa53" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9bb1bbae-5675-46dc-b11b-ff1ed4d4fa53.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9bb1bbae-5675-46dc-b11b-ff1ed4d4fa53.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2018-11-14" --- # Provision for a Local Healthwatch Service Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9bb1bbae-5675-46dc-b11b-ff1ed4d4fa53 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9bb1bbae-5675-46dc-b11b-ff1ed4d4fa53) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9bb1bbae-5675-46dc-b11b-ff1ed4d4fa53.json) ## Summary Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking to implement a local Healthwatch Service through an open tender process titled "Provision for a Local Healthwatch Service." This procurement is categorized under community services within the health sector and is located in the West Midlands, UK. The tender period concludes on 22nd November 2018 at 12:00 PM, with the contract expected to commence on 1st April 2019 and run until 31st March 2022. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses engaged in health and social care services, particularly those with a focus on community health and social work. Potential bidders include social enterprises and organisations that can demonstrate capacity for stakeholder engagement within the health and social care landscape. Companies interested in this opportunity should be prepared to establish productive relationships with local authorities, health bodies, and community groups, leveraging their networking and operational capabilities to foster effective service delivery. ## Notice Sandwell MBC wishes to commission a local Healthwatch organisation in accordance with all relevant legislation and as summarised in the February 2014 guidance from Healthwatch England 'Understanding the Legislation: An overview of the legal requirements for local Healthwatch'. Healthwatch Sandwell will be a body corporate which is a social enterprise and will use the Healthwatch trademark under licence from Healthwatch England in relation to its activities. Healthwatch Sandwell will be influential in the health and social care 'landscape' in Sandwell and will have productive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders across the county including, but not limited to, the local authority, health bodies, GP practices, patient and service user representative groups, service providers, voluntary and community groups and organisations and the public. Healthwatch Sandwell will have mutually beneficial strategic and operational relationships with neighbouring local Healthwatch and other local organisations as appropriate. The Tender Document(s) will be made available to suppliers who Express Interest on the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Tendering Portal. To access the portal please click the following link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc You will be required to log into an existing account or register a new one. Once logged in, from the top menu bar click on 'Tenders' to list all the current opportunities. Once you have found the relevant opportunity you should click on 'View Details' in order to Express Interest. Closing date for submission of Tenders is 22 November 2018, 12:00pm. Additional information: The Tender Document(s) will be made available to suppliers who Express Interest on the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Tendering Portal. To access the portal please click the following link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc You will be required to log into an existing account or register a new one. Once logged in, from the top menu bar click on "Tenders" to list all the current opportunities. Once you have found the relevant opportunity you should click on "View Details" in order to Express Interest. Closing date for submission of Tenders is 22 November 2018, 12:00pm Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/356ccb81-a361-454e-949a-60831fe5ac5f | | 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 | 14 Nov 2018 | | Submission deadline | 22 Nov 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 | Not specified | | 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 | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B69 9EN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell | | Local authority | Sandwell | | Electoral ward | Oldbury | | Westminster constituency | West Bromwich | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 75200000 - Provision of services to the community - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85310000 - Social work services - 85320000 - Social services - 85323000 - Community health services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 14 Nov 2018 at 11:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/356ccb81-a361-454e-949a-60831fe5ac5f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/356ccb81-a361-454e-949a-60831fe5ac5f 14th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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