--- title: "P0492 - Delivery of Healthwatch Birmingham Services WITHDRAWN" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ecd9dec1-4594-4a3a-b1ce-f6a44e8e09e6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ecd9dec1-4594-4a3a-b1ce-f6a44e8e09e6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ecd9dec1-4594-4a3a-b1ce-f6a44e8e09e6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ecd9dec1-4594-4a3a-b1ce-f6a44e8e09e6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2019-01-16" --- # P0492 - Delivery of Healthwatch Birmingham Services WITHDRAWN Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ecd9dec1-4594-4a3a-b1ce-f6a44e8e09e6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ecd9dec1-4594-4a3a-b1ce-f6a44e8e09e6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ecd9dec1-4594-4a3a-b1ce-f6a44e8e09e6.json) ## Summary Birmingham City Council is seeking tenders for the delivery of Healthwatch Birmingham services. This initiative aims to enhance health and social care services in Birmingham, following the Health and Social Care Act 2012. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage with submissions due by 29th November 2018. The contract, which is set to commence on 1st April 2019, has an initial duration of three years and may extend for an additional two years based on performance and budget availability. The procurement method being utilised is an open procedure, facilitating wide participation. This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses in the health and social care sector, particularly those focused on community health services. Companies with expertise in engaging with local citizens and improving health outcomes for diverse communities will be ideally positioned to compete. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the Council's interest in fostering local suppliers capable of delivering quality services that meet the needs of Birmingham residents. ## Notice Birmingham City Council (the Council) wishes to invite potential suppliers to submit tenders for a 'Contract for the Delivery of a Healthwatch Birmingham Service' The Health and Social Care Act 2012 amended the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (the Act) to create a new consumer champion for health and social care services in the form of Healthwatch. The Healthwatch Birmingham service will play a vital role in improving health and social care services in Birmingham, as well as working with the local health and social care system to develop the areas identified as part of the recent Care Quality Commission review. There is a clear opportunity to develop the voice of the citizen locally ensuring that services are robust, provided at the right time, in the way that meets the needs of citizens. The focus will be supporting citizens to remain in their own homes and communities developing the support networks to enhance their lives. Supporting the area of improvement to enable public engagement in shaping the future of the health and social care system in a systematic and joined up approach. Healthwatch Birmingham will: * Be an effective, powerful and independent local voice for the people of Birmingham; * Promote better outcomes for both adults and children in health; * Promote better outcomes for both adults and children in social care; * Be representative of the diverse communities within Birmingham and * Demonstrate it has the appropriate level of skills competencies required to deliver its functions to the highest possible level. The proposed duration of the contract is for an initial term of 3 years (unless terminated under the terms and conditions of contract) with the provision to extend for up to an additional 2 years subject to budget requirements and satisfactory performance commencing 1st April 2019. Note that the Council is Procuring a contract for these services for itself only and the contract will be awarded to one supplier. The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be sent details on how to log on which will enable you to download all relevant Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call CPS Helpdesk on 0121 464 8000. Your completed tender submission should be returned by noon 29th November 2018 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc Additional information: If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal. Delivery Notes Birmingham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bcf5382-e15c-4c59-818d-85b84ac487a4 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Jan 2019 | | Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 | | 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 | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B4 7WB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Newtown | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85100000 - Health services - 85323000 - Community health services ## Release History - 16 Jan 2019 at 09:46 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bcf5382-e15c-4c59-818d-85b84ac487a4 - 30 Oct 2018 at 16:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bcf5382-e15c-4c59-818d-85b84ac487a4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bcf5382-e15c-4c59-818d-85b84ac487a4 16th January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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