--- title: "Local Healthwatch for Reading and Wokingham" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f397533a-1290-40a9-b1d9-deee2790d694" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f397533a-1290-40a9-b1d9-deee2790d694" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f397533a-1290-40a9-b1d9-deee2790d694.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f397533a-1290-40a9-b1d9-deee2790d694.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "READING BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2018-01-12" --- # Local Healthwatch for Reading and Wokingham Buyer: READING BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f397533a-1290-40a9-b1d9-deee2790d694 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f397533a-1290-40a9-b1d9-deee2790d694) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f397533a-1290-40a9-b1d9-deee2790d694.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "Local Healthwatch for Reading and Wokingham" is being conducted by Reading Borough Council, located in Reading, England. This initiative falls under the health and social work services industry category and is currently in the planning stage. Key dates include the engagement end date on 6th February 2018, with stakeholder meetings scheduled in Reading and Wokingham throughout January 2018. This tender is based on market engagement prior to the formal tendering process. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in health and social care services, especially organisations that can contribute to understanding community needs and stakeholder engagement in these sectors. Companies that provide consultation services, data analysis, or have experience in public health outreach would be particularly well-suited to participate in this procurement process. Engaging in this tender could facilitate growth by expanding service offerings and building relationships with local councils. ## Notice We are seeking views from people who use health and social care services and other stakeholders to understand the likely impact of commissioning a single Local Healthwatch for Reading and Wokingham. The consultation is being conducted by Reading Borough Council on behalf of both councils involved. Additional information: We are seeking views from people who use health and social care services and other stakeholders to understand the likely impact of commissioning a single Local Healthwatch for Reading and Wokingham. The consultation is being conducted by Reading Borough Council on behalf of both councils involved. This consultation will run from Tuesday 19th December 2017 to Tuesday 6th February 2018 We will be meeting with stakeholders in Reading on: * 15th January 2018 from 1:30pm to 3:30pm; and * 2nd February 2018 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm (as part of the Older People's Working Group) Both of these meetings will be in the Council Chamber at Plaza West, Bridge Street, Reading RG1 2LU. We will be meeting with stakeholders in Wokingham on: * 18th January 2018 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm in the David Hicks Room, Council Offices, Shute End, Wokingham RG40 1BN You do not need to register to attend the public events, but it helps us to plan if we know how many people to expect. Please contact us if you hope to attend, stating which event you are interested in: wellbeing.service@reading.gov.uk or on 0118 937 2383 There will be an additional event for potential providers of the new service to pose more technical questions on * 25th January 2018 from 10:00am to 12:00pm at the Wokingham Council office. Providers will need to book their place for this event by contacting Sarah Salter Sarah.Salter@wokingham.gov.uk A report on the response to this consultation will be presented to Wokingham Borough Council's Overview and Scrutiny Committee on 7th March 2018 and to Reading Borough Council's Policy Committee on 12th March 2018. Please contact us: * If you have any queries * You would like to receive a hard copy of the consultation questionnaire * You require additional support to understand or complete the questionnaire ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21626edd-36fd-491f-a15e-5e6d7451e9e7 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Jan 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 6 Feb 2018 | | 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 | READING BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | READING, | | Post town | Reading | | Postcode | RG1 2LU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West | | Local authority | Reading | | Electoral ward | Abbey | | Westminster constituency | Reading Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 12 Jan 2018 at 14:14 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21626edd-36fd-491f-a15e-5e6d7451e9e7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21626edd-36fd-491f-a15e-5e6d7451e9e7 12th January 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://consult.reading.gov.uk/css/yourlocalhealthwatch/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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