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title: "Healthwatch Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ebca18ce-01e4-47fb-bc20-75ff2444918f"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "STOKE-ON-TRENT CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2017-10-07"
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# Healthwatch Service

Buyer: STOKE-ON-TRENT CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ebca18ce-01e4-47fb-bc20-75ff2444918f

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## Summary

The Stoke-on-Trent City Council is currently seeking to commission a Healthwatch service aimed at representing the collective voice of patients, service users, carers, and the public in the West Midlands, UK. The tender, classified under the health and social work services category, is in the Tender stage with a submission deadline set for 8 November 2017. The contract will commence on 2 April 2018 and is scheduled to run until 1 April 2023. This procurement process follows an open procedure, allowing various service providers to submit their proposals for consideration.

This opportunity is particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that have experience in health advocacy, consumer representation, or providing information and advice services related to healthcare. Companies capable of delivering independent advocacy support will likely stand out in this tender, which represents a chance to enhance public health services in the region and expand their business through collaboration with local government. Engaging in this contract could position a business as a key player in influencing health service delivery and consumer interaction within the community.

## Notice

Stoke-on-Trent City Council wishes to commission a Healthwatch service that will: * Act as local consumer champion representing the collective voice of patients, service users, carers and the public * Support individuals to access information and advice about services * Provide or signpost people to independent advocacy if they need help to complain about NHS services * Have real influence with commissioners, providers, regulators and HealthWatch England using their knowledge of what matters to local people

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9193ea65-e3f3-4abb-a018-84c2fdec3cd8 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2018 - 1 Apr 2023 |
| 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 | STOKE-ON-TRENT CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | STOKE-ON-TRENT |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST4 1HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent |
| Local authority | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Electoral ward | Hartshill Park & Stoke |
| Westminster constituency | Stoke-on-Trent Central |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 7 Oct 2017 at 11:21 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9193ea65-e3f3-4abb-a018-84c2fdec3cd8
- 7 Oct 2017 at 11:21 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9193ea65-e3f3-4abb-a018-84c2fdec3cd8
- 7 Oct 2017 at 11:18 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9193ea65-e3f3-4abb-a018-84c2fdec3cd8
- 7 Oct 2017 at 11:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9193ea65-e3f3-4abb-a018-84c2fdec3cd8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9193ea65-e3f3-4abb-a018-84c2fdec3cd8
  7th October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=281549269
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Provenance

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