--- title: "Healthwatch Suffolk Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e16a01e6-0b6c-4495-b021-a85c7635c80b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e16a01e6-0b6c-4495-b021-a85c7635c80b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e16a01e6-0b6c-4495-b021-a85c7635c80b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e16a01e6-0b6c-4495-b021-a85c7635c80b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2024-10-18" --- # Healthwatch Suffolk Services Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e16a01e6-0b6c-4495-b021-a85c7635c80b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e16a01e6-0b6c-4495-b021-a85c7635c80b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e16a01e6-0b6c-4495-b021-a85c7635c80b.json) ## Summary Suffolk County Council (SCC) is currently procuring a provider for Healthwatch Suffolk services, in line with the Health and Social Care Act 2012. This tender falls under the health and social work services industry category and is located in Ipswich, Suffolk in the East of England, United Kingdom. The procurement is at the tender stage, with submissions due by 18th November 2024 at 12noon. The contract will run from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028, with a possible extension of up to 2 additional years, and holds a maximum value of £1,955,000 excluding VAT. The procurement of Healthwatch Suffolk services presents significant business growth potential for organisations specialising in health and social care services, guidance and counselling, and community engagement. The procurement method is an open procedure, which means businesses of all sizes can compete. This opportunity is ideal for businesses experienced in providing statutory health and social care services and engaging with communities to influence and monitor service provision. Successful bidders will play an essential role in enhancing health outcomes and reducing healthcare demands by addressing health inequalities. ## Notice Suffolk County Council (SCC) is seeking to procure a provider for the statutory provision of Healthwatch Suffolk services, in accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2012, as amended in June 2022. The Act mandates the establishment of Local Healthwatch to empower citizens and communities in influencing and challenging the provision of health and social care services. SCC is obligated under the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 to ensure effective operation of Local Healthwatch within its jurisdiction. Local Healthwatch plays a crucial role in improving health and social care outcomes by engaging with the community to influence and monitor services. It helps people maintain employment, stability in their homes, social activity and education, while also reducing pressure on carers. By addressing health inequalities, Local Healthwatch contributes to reducing demand on healthcare services. The contract period will be for 3 years (1st April 2025 - 31st March 2028) with the option to extend for up to a further 2 years. The total maximum contract value (including the extension period) is PS1,955,000 excluding VAT. Please note there will be no inflationary uplift in the contract. The submission deadline is 18th November 2024 at 12noon. Additional information: Invitation to Tender documents can be accessed via www.suffolksourcing.uk. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0855e5b6-a08a-4b11-bfdf-08773079c643 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 18 Nov 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 | | 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 | SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | SUFFOLK | | Post town | Ipswich | | Postcode | IP1 2BX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk | | ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich | | Local authority | Ipswich | | Electoral ward | Gipping | | Westminster constituency | Ipswich | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85100000 - Health services - 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services - 85312310 - Guidance services - 85320000 - Social services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 18 Oct 2024 at 13:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0855e5b6-a08a-4b11-bfdf-08773079c643 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0855e5b6-a08a-4b11-bfdf-08773079c643 18th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-supplying-us Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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