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title: "Healthwatch Blackpool"
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# Healthwatch Blackpool

Buyer: BLACKPOOL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d81f104f-2617-4d85-bbc8-a573a2adfecd

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## Summary

Blackpool Council has initiated a tender process to appoint a single provider for "Healthwatch Blackpool," a contract in the health and social work services sector. The contract will be located in Blackpool, within the North West region of the United Kingdom. The tender is in the "active" procurement stage and follows an open procedure (below threshold). The tender was published on 2 December 2024, and the deadline for submissions is 16 January 2025. The contract is set to commence on 14 May 2025 and end on 13 May 2026, with a possible extension of up to two additional years on a one-year + one-year basis. The annual value of the contract is £64,630, amounting to a total of £193,890 over the initial term. Specific emphasis is placed on the selected provider's experience and capability in managing Healthwatch services.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in health and social work services, particularly those with experience in community engagement and strategic partnership with health and social care entities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to apply, aligning with Blackpool Council's commitment to accessibility and local involvement. Businesses capable of gathering and representing feedback from service users and having a strategic operational capability will find this contract highly advantageous for organizational growth and community impact.

## 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. * Is committed to working from an accessible location within Blackpool. It is anticipated that the contract term will be from 14 May 2025 to 13 May 2026 with options to extend for 2 years (on a 1 year + 1 year basis). The annual value of the contract is PS64,630.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f33846a-ab87-42fc-8e6a-ffc756e146ff |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 May 2025 - 13 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £193,890 |
| 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 | 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 2 Dec 2024 at 16:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f33846a-ab87-42fc-8e6a-ffc756e146ff

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f33846a-ab87-42fc-8e6a-ffc756e146ff
  2nd December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=c3b775f0-c8b0-ef11-8132-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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