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title: "Healthwatch Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-afaacad8-470e-4835-a390-97e8bea089ef"
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buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF HOUNSLOW"
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# Healthwatch Service

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF HOUNSLOW  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-afaacad8-470e-4835-a390-97e8bea089ef

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## Summary

The London Borough of Hounslow is conducting a tender for the delivery of the Healthwatch Service, which is a vital public engagement mechanism in health and social care. This procurement falls under the health and social work services category and is active under the open procedure method. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2017 and will last for three years, with an option for a two-year extension. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 13:00 on 2nd February 2017. The total contract value is £445,000, and the services will be delivered in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses focusing on health and social services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their offerings in public services. Organisations that are experienced in community engagement, patient representation, or social care services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The requirement for providers to demonstrate a solid understanding of local health needs may further enhance the prospects for businesses that have established connections within the Hounslow community.

## Notice

The Health and Social Care Act 2012 establishes Healthwatch as the new public and patient engagement mechanism for publicly funded health and social care. The Act required local authorities with adult social care responsibilities to commission Local Healthwatch from 1 April 2013. The London Borough of Hounslow requires a provider to deliver this service from the 1st April 2017 for a period of 3 years with a 2 year extension option. Additional information: Tender documents can be obtained from the London Tenders portal https://procontract.due-north.com/register contract reference DN218984. Tender deadline submission via the portal is 13:00 on Thursday 2nd February 2017.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8385efb6-871a-411c-9492-8832e4ce5218 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £445,000 |
| 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF HOUNSLOW |
| Locality | HOUNSLOW |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW3 4DN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames |
| Local authority | Hounslow |
| Electoral ward | Heston East |
| Westminster constituency | Brentford and Isleworth |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 5 Jan 2017 at 16:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8385efb6-871a-411c-9492-8832e4ce5218

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8385efb6-871a-411c-9492-8832e4ce5218
  5th January 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/register
  E-tendering portal

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