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title: "Healthwatch"
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# Healthwatch

Buyer: CAPITALESOURCING  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a016b2c1-ef1d-4ca4-bdbf-1aae42f59de1

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## Summary

Westminster City Council and the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC) are initiating a tender for the Local Healthwatch Service, with the tender period concluding on 17 January 2022. This procurement, categorised under miscellaneous health services, is valued at £1,550,000 and is to commence on 1 April 2022, running until 31 March 2025. Interested parties can access the procurement documents freely at capitalEsourcing, located in London, while submissions must also be made electronically via their website. The procurement method employed is the open procedure, which allows participation from all interested entities above the threshold limit.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the healthcare and social services sectors, particularly those offering expertise in community engagement and patient advocacy. SMEs and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises) are well-suited to compete for this contract, as the service aims to engage with local communities and enhance public participation in health and social care. Companies with experience in coordinating health services, providing advice, and advocating for service users will find this to be a valuable opportunity for growth within the bi-borough project.

## Notice

Westminster City Council and Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC) will be recommissioning a bi-borough Local Healthwatch Service from April 2022. The aim of this service is to: - Co-ordinating and contributing views of the wider community on their experience and needs of local health and social care services with commissioners and providers of health and social care services - Representing community, patient and service users views on Health and Wellbeing Boards - Promoting and supporting the involvement of residents and service users in monitoring and commissioning of health and social care services - Providing information and advice to the public about accessing health and social care services and on choices available within integrated health and social care offers - Contributing views and experiences of residents and communities to Healthwatch England to support its' role as a national champion - Submitting recommendations to Healthwatch England on undertaking special reviews or investigating areas of concern Additional information: The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access free of charge at: www.capitalesourcing.com Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address. Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via: www.capitalesourcing.com

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e39d674b-a169-4a59-a3b0-532e9ba6978c |
| 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 | 10 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,550,000 |
| 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 | CAPITALESOURCING |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1E 6QP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 10 Dec 2021 at 15:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e39d674b-a169-4a59-a3b0-532e9ba6978c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e39d674b-a169-4a59-a3b0-532e9ba6978c
  10th December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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