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title: "Invitation to Tender for the Provision of an Integrated Healthwatch and NHS Complaints Advocacy Service"
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# Invitation to Tender for the Provision of an Integrated Healthwatch and NHS Complaints Advocacy Service

Buyer: WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b253af4d-03a7-440e-b898-2b11e7b3c9af

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Warrington Borough Council, which has issued an Invitation to Tender for the Provision of an Integrated Healthwatch and NHS Complaints Advocacy Service. This tender, classified under health services, is situated in Warrington, North West England. The procurement method is open, and the contract is placed at a value of £438,000. The tender period ended on 19 March 2018, with the contract period commencing on 1 August 2018 and spanning until 31 August 2021. The award was communicated on 20 July 2018, with the contract awarded to Engaging Communities Staffordshire.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the health and social care sector, particularly those that focus on community engagement and advocacy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract, as the buying organisation explicitly encourages their participation. Engaging in this tender enables such businesses to expand their reach and contribute positively to local health and social care outcomes while building a solid reputation in the public sector.

## Notice

The vision for Healthwatch Warrington is that it will act as a 'watchdog' and give residents and communities a strong voice to influence and challenge how health and social care services are provided locally. This means that Warrington's local Healthwatch will be an independent champion for the public to promote better outcomes in health and social care for children, young people, and adults. The Service will give people opportunities to influence, shape, challenge and change health and social care services in Warrington by giving the community the chance to be heard, hold these services to account and make a positive difference.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/736924cf-6a95-4ef4-a462-cbfb0b4168a0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jun 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2018 - 31 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £438,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £438,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WARRINGTON |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA1 2NH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington |
| Local authority | Warrington |
| Electoral ward | Bewsey and Whitecross |
| Westminster constituency | Warrington South |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ENGAGING COMMUNITIES STAFFORDSHIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 20 Jul 2018 at 10:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/736924cf-6a95-4ef4-a462-cbfb0b4168a0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/736924cf-6a95-4ef4-a462-cbfb0b4168a0
  20th July 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=23b65329-530b-e811-80ea-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.warrington.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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