--- title: "P0566 - Delivery of Healthwatch Birmingham Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d369d4b5-8304-4f86-81e1-a56e95bf1612" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d369d4b5-8304-4f86-81e1-a56e95bf1612" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d369d4b5-8304-4f86-81e1-a56e95bf1612.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d369d4b5-8304-4f86-81e1-a56e95bf1612.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2019-01-18" --- # P0566 - Delivery of Healthwatch Birmingham Services Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d369d4b5-8304-4f86-81e1-a56e95bf1612 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d369d4b5-8304-4f86-81e1-a56e95bf1612) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d369d4b5-8304-4f86-81e1-a56e95bf1612.json) ## Summary Birmingham City Council is seeking bids for the "Delivery of Healthwatch Birmingham Services," a contract aimed at enhancing health and social care in Birmingham. This open tender process initiated on January 18, 2019, invites interested parties to submit their proposals by noon on February 18, 2019. The contract, which falls within the health services industry, is expected to commence on June 3, 2019, and will span a period of three years, with the potential for a two-year extension based on performance. The services will be delivered in Birmingham, West Midlands, UK, focusing on community health and social care. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health and social care sector, particularly those that can demonstrate strong community engagement and the capacity to deliver high-quality services. Companies specialising in community health services, social care support, and local advocacy would be well-positioned to compete. With Birmingham City Council prioritising the needs of local citizens, providers that can showcase their commitment to improving health outcomes and community wellbeing are likely to benefit greatly from this contracting opportunity. ## Notice The Council wishes to establish a Contract for the Delivery of Healthwatch Birmingham Service. The Health and Social Care Act 2012 amended the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (the Act) to create a new consumer champion for health and social care services in the form of Healthwatch. The Healthwatch Birmingham service will play a vital role in improving health and social care services in Birmingham, as well as working with the local health and social care system to develop the areas identified as part of the recent Care Quality Commission review. There is a clear opportunity to develop the voice of the citizen locally ensuring that services are robust, provided at the right time, in the way that meets the needs of citizens. The focus will be supporting citizens to remain in their own homes and communities developing the support networks to enhance their lives. Supporting the area of improvement to enable public engagement in shaping the future of the health and social care system in a systematic and joined up approach. Note that he Council is Procuring a contract for these services for itself only. Healthwatch Birmingham will: * Be an effective, powerful and independent local voice for the people of Birmingham; * Promote better outcomes for both adults and children in health; * Promote better outcomes for both adults and children in social care; * Be representative of the diverse communities within Birmingham; and * Demonstrate it has the appropriate level of skills competencies required to deliver its functions to the highest possible level. The Contract will last for 3 years with the provision to extend for up to an additional 2 years subject to requirements and satisfactory performance. Registration and use of in-tend is free. All correspondence for this procurement process must be via the in-tend correspondence function. If you are unable to register with in-tend please either email us at cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call 0121 464 8000. If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access the Council's tender Portal:-. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register as a bidder. We will send you a log on and password so you can download the tender documentation. Your completed tender documentation should be returned by noon on 18th February 2019 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc Additional information: If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal. Delivery Notes Birmingham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f24e02f6-3ad2-4e83-bd55-e2591fedd8df | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Jan 2019 | | Submission deadline | 18 Feb 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Jun 2019 - 2 Jan 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B4 7WB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Newtown | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85100000 - Health services - 85323000 - Community health services ## Release History - 18 Jan 2019 at 19:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f24e02f6-3ad2-4e83-bd55-e2591fedd8df ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f24e02f6-3ad2-4e83-bd55-e2591fedd8df 18th January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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