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title: "Healthwatch"
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# Healthwatch

Buyer: CAPITALESOURCING  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02ff92

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## Summary

Westminster City Council and The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea are proceeding with the recommissioning of a Healthwatch service under the title "Healthwatch", classified under miscellaneous health services. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with the main contract period running from 1st April 2022 to 31st March 2025. The submission deadline for bids is 17th January 2022. This open procedure invites organisations to submit proposals electronically or through written submissions, providing an opportunity for potential contractors to engage with local health and social care services across the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social care sector, particularly those specialising in community engagement, patient advocacy, and health service monitoring. Companies that can demonstrate a capability to coordinate with diverse communities, deliver effective communication strategies, and provide comprehensive support services will be well-positioned to compete. The project aims to empower local residents and service users, thus creating a platform for businesses that can effectively support the delivery and management of health and social care services within Westminster and Kensington and Chelsea.

## Notice

Westminster City Council and The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea will be embarking on the recommissioning of a Healthwatch service.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Westminster City Council and Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC) is recommissioning a bi-borough Local Healthwatch Service from April 2022. There is a statutory requirement that all local authorities commission local Healthwatch services in their areas in line with The Health and Social Care Act 2012. This legislation guides local authorities to support Healthwatch services to become independent, charitable organisations. The aim of this service is to protect the interests of service users in the context of health and social care provision across both boroughs by: * Co-ordinating and contributing views of the wider community on their experience and needs of local health and social care services with commissioners and providers of health and social care services * Representing community, patient and service users views on Health and Wellbeing Boards * Promoting and supporting the involvement of residents and service users in monitoring and commissioning of health and social care services * Providing information and advice to the public about accessing health and social care services and on choices available within integrated health and social care offers * Contributing views and experiences of residents and communities to Healthwatch England to support its' role as a national champion * Submitting recommendations to Healthwatch England on undertaking special reviews or investigating areas of concern As a membership based service, it will empower and represent the diverse communities and residents across both boroughs to contribute their views and experiences in commissioning, planning and delivery of health and social care services. This contribution will ensure communities and residents can access the right services based on what they need.

Renewal: Option for the contracting authority at its absolute discretion to extend the period of the contract(s) for a further 2 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030747-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| 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 | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CAPITALESOURCING |
| Additional buyers | THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1E 6QP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham |
| Local authority | Kensington and Chelsea |
| Electoral ward | Campden |
| Westminster constituency | Kensington and Bayswater |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

## Release History

- 9 Dec 2021 at 22:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030747-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.capitalesourcing.com

## Provenance

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