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title: "Healthwatch Blackpool"
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# Healthwatch Blackpool

Buyer: BLACKPOOL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c6933db7-c7e0-4e32-a66f-d8df1c0480f5

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## Summary

Blackpool Council is seeking a single provider to deliver Healthwatch Blackpool, which is focused on health and social work services. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with the contract expected to commence on 14 May 2019 and last until 13 May 2020, including options for two one-year extensions. The tender was published on 11 February 2019, and the submission deadline was set for 13 March 2019. The estimated contract value is £174,000, and it is being procured through an open procedure.

This opportunity presents significant potential for growth, particularly for businesses experienced in health and social care provisions. Companies that have a track record in engaging service users and understanding their needs would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, given their suitable capabilities to mobilise and deliver the required services efficiently.

## Notice

Blackpool Council is looking to appoint a single Provider to deliver Healthwatch Blackpool who: * Has experience and understanding of the functions and activity required to run a local Healthwatch service. * Has a good track record in providing people who use services with opportunities to share their views and experiences. * Can focus on understanding the needs, experiences and concerns of people who use services and speak out on their behalf. * Has the ability to work strategically with health and social care partners. Due to implementation timescales it is essential that the successful Provider has suitable resources, skills and experience to mobilise quickly and effectively. It is anticipated that the contract term will be from 14 May 2019 to 13 May 2020 with options to extend for two years (on a 1 year + 1 year basis).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16d4bb84-1982-45f5-bd57-c2e1f006d8cf |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 13 May 2019 - 13 May 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £174,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £174,000 |
| 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 | BLACKPOOL COUNCIL |
| Locality | BLACKPOOL |
| Post town | Blackpool |
| Postcode | FY1 1NA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD42 Blackpool |
| Local authority | Blackpool |
| Electoral ward | Talbot |
| Westminster constituency | Blackpool South |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EMPOWERMENT CHARITY LANCASHIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2019 at 14:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16d4bb84-1982-45f5-bd57-c2e1f006d8cf
- 11 Feb 2019 at 16:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fc9756a-394f-4f02-a149-b78208a16b87

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16d4bb84-1982-45f5-bd57-c2e1f006d8cf
  25th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fc9756a-394f-4f02-a149-b78208a16b87
  11th February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=91fe75f6-c32b-e911-80f2-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

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

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