--- title: "Local Healthwatch for Hampshire" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d6a1e105-f0c5-499d-8a87-ea859873b561" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d6a1e105-f0c5-499d-8a87-ea859873b561" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d6a1e105-f0c5-499d-8a87-ea859873b561.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d6a1e105-f0c5-499d-8a87-ea859873b561.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2017-11-15" --- # Local Healthwatch for Hampshire Buyer: HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d6a1e105-f0c5-499d-8a87-ea859873b561 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d6a1e105-f0c5-499d-8a87-ea859873b561) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d6a1e105-f0c5-499d-8a87-ea859873b561.json) ## Summary The procurement process pertains to the 'Local Healthwatch for Hampshire' contract, initiated by Hampshire County Council. This open tender, classified under health and social work services, is designed to find a qualified service provider to enhance patient and public involvement in healthcare in the Hampshire area. The procurement stage is currently active, with a submission deadline set for 12th December 2017 at 14:00 hours. The service contract will commence on 1st April 2018 and will span three years, with provisions for two additional one-year extensions. All interested participants must register their interest through the In-Tend platform. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in health and social care services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Those companies with expertise in public engagement, patient advocacy, and providing information and advice services will find this contract particularly relevant. By participating in this tender, businesses can contribute to shaping health services in the region while securing a valuable contract that may lead to further engagements within the public sector. ## Notice Hampshire County Council is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced service provider to deliver Local Healthwatch for the Hampshire County Council area. Local Healthwatch is the independent champion for people who use health and social care services. It exists to make sure that those running services, and the government, put people at the heart of care. Local Healthwatch is unique in that its main purpose is to understand the needs, experiences and concerns of people who use health and social care services and to speak out on their behalf. Local Healthwatch for Hampshire has two key service elements: Public and Patient Involvement and Information, Signposting and Advice services. The contract commences on 1st April 2018 and is for an initial period of 3 years with two additional 12 month extension periods. Interested parties should register their interest in the project via the In-Tend website https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire, and complete and submit the tender return documents together with any supporting information requested by 14.00 hrs on Tuesday 12th December 2017. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ef29936-8bb1-4d55-a488-c750438b2a70 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Nov 2017 | | Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2017 | | 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 | 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 | HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | HAMPSHIRE | | Post town | Southampton | | Postcode | SO23 8NR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire | | Local authority | Winchester | | Electoral ward | St Bartholomew | | Westminster constituency | Winchester | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 15 Nov 2017 at 08:46 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ef29936-8bb1-4d55-a488-c750438b2a70 - 15 Nov 2017 at 08:45 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ef29936-8bb1-4d55-a488-c750438b2a70 - 14 Nov 2017 at 13:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ef29936-8bb1-4d55-a488-c750438b2a70 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ef29936-8bb1-4d55-a488-c750438b2a70 15th November 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Hampshire/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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