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title: "SOL - Healthwatch Services 2020 - AWARD"
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# SOL - Healthwatch Services 2020 - AWARD

Buyer: COVENTRY - SOLIHULL - WARWICKSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bae6f726-2a75-4c5f-8468-7c3404600526

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## Summary

Solihull MBC is seeking to award a contract for Healthwatch Services within the borough of Solihull. The contract, valued at £787,000, is set to commence on 1st July 2020 and will run for a duration of three years, with the option for two one-year extensions. This procurement, which is currently in the Award stage, has a definitive deadline for claims by 15th April 2020. The industry category for this tender falls under Health and social work services, specifically aimed at meeting various community health needs.

This opportunity presents a significant advantage for organisations involved in health services, particularly those focused on community engagement and advocacy. Businesses that excel in gathering community feedback, promoting involvement in local health commissioning, and providing access to healthcare information would be well-positioned to compete. Moreover, suppliers with a track record in partnership working with local authorities or health organisations are likely to find this tender aligns well with their expertise, ultimately helping to enhance their business growth in the public health sector.

## 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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93f3bdb9-31d7-43e5-af46-2e6c1ff066c0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2020 - 30 Jun 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £787,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £776,610 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HEALTHWATCH BIRMINGHAM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2020 at 08:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93f3bdb9-31d7-43e5-af46-2e6c1ff066c0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93f3bdb9-31d7-43e5-af46-2e6c1ff066c0
  15th April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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