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title: "Local Healthwatch Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-031982"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2022-05-16"
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# Local Healthwatch Service

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-031982

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## Summary

Derbyshire County Council is seeking a provider for the Local Healthwatch Service, set to commence on 1st October 2022 for a five-year period, with the possibility of extending for three additional 12-month terms. This tender process falls under the Light Touch Procurement Regime, a flexible approach tailored for health and social care, among other sectors. The contract represents a significant opportunity in the health and social work services industry, with a total value of £2,568,912. The tender submission deadline was 28th March 2022, with bid openings scheduled immediately thereafter. Interested parties are encouraged to review the procurement method, which follows an open procedure.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those with experience in community engagement and advocacy. Given the emphasis on local Healthwatch's role in amplifying the voices of citizens regarding health and social care provision, firms equipped with the expertise to deliver quality assurance and customer interaction services will be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, smaller enterprises focusing on socially responsible outcomes may find this tender aligns well with their operational goals, given the service's community-oriented nature.

## Notice

Derbyshire County Council is looking to secure a provider to deliver the local Healthwatch service in Derbyshire from 1 October 2022 for 5 years with the option of 3 12-month extensions. A Light Touch Procurement Regime (LTR) will be used to evaluate and procure the successful provider. A light touch procurement regime leaves room for councils to design procurement procedures and applies to health care, social care, education, cultural and certain other services. Every English local authority has a duty to make provision for the delivery of Healthwatch statutory activity in their local area. The aim of local Healthwatch is to give citizens and communities a stronger voice to influence and challenge how health and social care services are provided within their locality. There are a range of statutory functions that local Healthwatch must fulfil. There are 151 Local Healthwatch across England, collectively referred to as the Network and a national body, Healthwatch England. Please see tender documents for more information.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Derbyshire County Council is looking to secure a provider to deliver the local Healthwatch service in Derbyshire from 1 October 2022 for 5 years with the option of 3 12-month extensions. A Light Touch Procurement Regime (LTR) will be used to evaluate and procure the successful provider. A light touch procurement regime leaves room for councils to design procurement procedures and applies to health care, social care, education, cultural and certain other services. Every English local authority has a duty to make provision for the delivery of Healthwatch statutory activity in their local area. The aim of local Healthwatch is to give citizens and communities a stronger voice to influence and challenge how health and social care services are provided within their locality. There are a range of statutory functions that local Healthwatch must fulfil. There are 151 Local Healthwatch across England, collectively referred to as the Network and a national body, Healthwatch England. Please see tender documents for more information.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012594-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 May 2022 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2022 - 30 Sep 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,568,912 |
| Lots value | £2,568,912 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,568,912 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MATLOCK |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE4 3AG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Derbyshire Dales |
| Electoral ward | Matlock West |
| Westminster constituency | Derbyshire Dales |
| Delivery location | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HEALTHWATCH DERBYSHIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 16 May 2022 at 09:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012594-2022
- 21 Feb 2022 at 15:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004838-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=ab3e8de5-2b93-ec11-8112-005056b64545

## Provenance

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