--- title: "The Provision of Healthwatch and Local Engagement in the County of Devon" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e9cc1880-7e12-4ace-9716-cf70617abc6f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e9cc1880-7e12-4ace-9716-cf70617abc6f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e9cc1880-7e12-4ace-9716-cf70617abc6f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e9cc1880-7e12-4ace-9716-cf70617abc6f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2019-05-24" --- # The Provision of Healthwatch and Local Engagement in the County of Devon Buyer: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e9cc1880-7e12-4ace-9716-cf70617abc6f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e9cc1880-7e12-4ace-9716-cf70617abc6f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e9cc1880-7e12-4ace-9716-cf70617abc6f.json) ## Summary Devon County Council, in partnership with Plymouth City Council, Torbay Council, and NHS Devon Clinical Commissioning Group, is in the planning stage for a tender titled "The Provision of Healthwatch and Local Engagement in the County of Devon." This procurement falls under the Health and social work services industry category. The engagement end date for potential providers to participate is set for 19th June 2019. Pre-engagement events will be held in Torbay, Exeter, and Plymouth on the 20th, 21st, and 24th of June 2019 respectively, which will provide an opportunity for feedback before the draft specifications are published in late spring. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses that specialise in health and social care services, particularly those offering community engagement solutions. Companies that fall under small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to consider participating, as they are well-suited to contribute to the Local Healthwatch function and support community health initiatives. The joint commissioning approach aims to foster service innovation and collaborative working, making it a beneficial prospect for organisations looking to expand their business in the public sector. ## Notice Devon County Council (DCC), Plymouth City Council (PCC) and Torbay Council (TC), in partnership with NHS Devon Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), are proposing to jointly commission a Healthwatch and Local Engagement Contract across the footprint of the Sustainability and Transformation Partnership (STP) for Devon. It is proposed that the contract will be made up of two Lots: * Lot 1 - Statutory Health and Social Care Consumer Voice (Local Healthwatch), funded by all three local authorities, with the CCG as a key stakeholder; and * Lot 2 - Local Health and Social Care Engagement, with the three local authorities and the CCG all being parties to this element of the contract. Services purchased under this lot will be on a 'spot' basis only. By working together, there is greater opportunity for continued service innovation, collaborative working, sharing knowledge, expertise and capacity in order to jointly realise benefits for service users and maintain a sustainable Local Healthwatch function and support community engagement on health and social care issues. Draft specifications for both Lots of the proposed contract will be published in late spring with pre-engagement events with potential providers taking place in all three local authority areas on the following dates: * Torbay - Thursday 20th June 2019 10am * Exeter - Friday 21st June 2019 10am * Plymouth - Monday 24th June 2019 10am To confirm your attendance please contact procurementpeople-mailbox@devon.gov.uk Numbers will be limited to 2 per organisation, so please respond promptly to book a place. On confirmation of your booking, the details of the venue and arrangements will be provided. We are keen for providers to input into this process, to help inform how the service might be delivered in the future. The Chair of Healthwatch England in his recent letter to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care and accompanying 'State of Support' briefing report, understood the funding pressures on local councils, while emphasising the impact on Local Healthwatch. We share his desire to continue to give people a strong voice in the big decisions about health and social care, and within the resources available feel the approach outlined above provides the best sustainable solution for the future. We will continue to engage with the market, together with Healthwatch England, as we progress with our joint commissioning approach. A key to this will be: retaining the strong Healthwatch brand within Devon, Plymouth and Torbay, building on the good work to date; ensuring the public can continue to access Local Healthwatch face-to-face; and sustaining the volunteer base in all three areas, recognising the vital role they play in supporting Local Healthwatch and engaging with their communities. It is envisaged that the new contract will commence on 1st April 2020. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0d8574b-9987-4ee6-835e-d7eb7ddd3cc9 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 May 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 19 Jun 2019 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | EXETER | | Post town | Exeter | | Postcode | EX2 4QD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon | | ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC | | Local authority | Exeter | | Electoral ward | Newtown and St Leonard's | | Westminster constituency | Exeter | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 24 May 2019 at 15:51 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0d8574b-9987-4ee6-835e-d7eb7ddd3cc9 - 24 May 2019 at 13:47 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0d8574b-9987-4ee6-835e-d7eb7ddd3cc9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0d8574b-9987-4ee6-835e-d7eb7ddd3cc9 24th May 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=5a7f470b-277e-e911-80f7-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.devon.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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