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title: "SPS1133 Healthwatch Northumberland"
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buyer: "NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# SPS1133 Healthwatch Northumberland

Buyer: NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bf90b82f-7b74-4fb6-ae91-7453ff80a627

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## Summary

Northumberland County Council is seeking to appoint a supplier for the tender titled "SPS1133 Healthwatch Northumberland," which falls under the health and social work services category. This open procurement process, governed by the Light Touch Regime of the Public Contract Regulations 2015, is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 23:59 on 9th February 2018. The contract, valued at £600,000, is set to commence on 1st April 2018 and will last for three years, with an option for a one-year extension thereafter.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the health and social services sector, particularly those that are Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that can demonstrate high-quality service delivery, especially through evaluated interviews, will be well-positioned to compete, as the evaluation criteria place an 80% emphasis on quality over price. Engaging in this contract could enable businesses to expand their service offerings and enhance their regional presence in Northumberland.

## Notice

Northumberland County Council is seeking to appoint a supplier to provide Healthwatch Northumberland through an open procurement process under the Light Touch Regime of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The award will be based on 80% quality criterion and 20% price criterion as specified within the tender documentation. The 80% quality evaluation is inclusive of a 25% allocation for an evaluated interview. The contract is being offered for a period of 3 years with an option to extend for a further year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/797b045a-2c1d-4ab2-a868-ccc6a67263d8 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| 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 | NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MORPETH |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE61 2EF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC42 Northumberland |
| Local authority | Northumberland |
| Electoral ward | Morpeth Kirkhill |
| Westminster constituency | North Northumberland |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 27 Dec 2017 at 13:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/797b045a-2c1d-4ab2-a868-ccc6a67263d8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/797b045a-2c1d-4ab2-a868-ccc6a67263d8
  27th December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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