--- title: "Healthwatch Sutton 2016-2020" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d40816a2-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d40816a2-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d40816a2-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d40816a2-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF SUTTON" published: "2016-11-18" --- # Healthwatch Sutton 2016-2020 Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF SUTTON Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d40816a2-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d40816a2-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d40816a2-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Sutton is currently undertaking an open tender process for the provision of the local Healthwatch service from 2016 to 2020. This tender, titled "Healthwatch Sutton 2016-2020," is classified under health and social work services, and is set to begin on 1st October 2016, with the possibility of a two-year extension. The deadline for submission of tender bids is 12pm on 25th July 2016. All procurement activities will be managed through the London Tenders e-tendering portal, allowing for a flexible approach to service contracts under the Light Touch Regime. This opportunity presents substantial growth potential for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) well-versed in health and social care services. Participating organisations will have the chance to contribute to the improvement of local health services, thus enhancing community well-being. With an emphasis on social value, successful bidders will be expected to collaborate with the Council to deliver measurable benefits to the community, while also creating jobs and training opportunities through the contract's supply chain. Companies with a strong focus on community engagement and health service delivery will be particularly well-positioned to compete. ## Notice HEALTHWATCH SUTTON OPEN 'ONE-STAGE' TENDER OPPORTUNITY The London Borough of Sutton (Sutton Council) is seeking tender bids from suitably qualified organisations for the provision of a local Healthwatch in the London Borough of Sutton. The national vision for local Healthwatch is that it will be the local consumer voice for health and social care. It will benefit patients, users of services, carers and the public by helping people to get the best out of services, improving outcomes and helping services to be more responsive to what people want and need. This vision applies to all communities and includes adults, children and young people. Local Healthwatch organisations will work with communities to influence commissioners to design and provide better health and social care services. The contract will initially be for a period of 2 years commencing on 1st October 2016 with the option to extend the contract for a further 2 years, in 12-monthly intervals, at the discretion of the Council. Please note this provision falls within the 'Light Touch Regime' (LTR) for Health, Social, Education and certain other service contracts. The LTR provides flexibility with regards procurement procedures. The Council is tendering this contract through the London Tenders e-tendering portal, our method of advertising and managing contract opportunities. Prospective Tenderers are advised to register their interest by going to https://www.londontenders.org/procontract/supplier.nsf Social Value is the added benefit to the community following a commissioning/procurement process over and above the direct purchasing of goods, services and outcomes. It shall be a requirement for organisations to work with the Council in delivering and measuring Social Value throughout the lifetime of this agreement. Sutton Council currently contracts with a diverse group of voluntary, statutory and private sector providers and encourages a range of organisations, regardless of size, to apply for this provision. We are committed to creating jobs and training opportunities through our supply chain. Minimum requirements are applicable to this provision and represented as a pass/fail. Please be aware that should an organisation fail any fundamental requirements, the Authority shall not continue marking your tender bid. It is the opinion of the London Borough of Sutton that TUPE may apply to this Contract. The Council shall not be bound to accept the lowest cost or any tender, and reserves the right to accept all or part of your tender. The award of contract shall be based on the most economically advantageous tender submitted. Deadline for receipt of tender bids is 12pm on 25th July 2016. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fea81190-1868-46b6-bf61-f1c42bcb3278 | | 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 | 18 Nov 2016 | | Submission deadline | 25 Jul 2016 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2016 - 30 Sep 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £499,999 | | 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF SUTTON | | Locality | SUTTON | | Post town | Sutton | | Postcode | SM1 1EA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South | | ITL 3 | TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton | | Local authority | Sutton | | Electoral ward | Sutton Central | | Westminster constituency | Sutton and Cheam | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fea81190-1868-46b6-bf61-f1c42bcb3278 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fea81190-1868-46b6-bf61-f1c42bcb3278 28th June 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.sutton.gov.uk/ - https://www.londontenders.org/procontract/supplier.nsf ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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