--- title: "Local Healthwatch Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-031a16" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-031a16" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-031a16.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-031a16.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "READING BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2022-02-22" --- # Local Healthwatch Service Buyer: READING BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-031a16 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-031a16) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-031a16.json) ## Summary Reading Borough Council is currently undertaking the procurement process for a Local Healthwatch Service, with a focus on enhancing community engagement in health and social care services. This tender falls under the health and social work services category and is part of an open procurement method. The tender period is open until 15th March 2022 at 17:00, with bids being evaluated starting from 24th March 2022. The total value of the contract is approximately £500,000, with an initial duration of three years and the possibility of a two-year extension. This tender presents significant opportunities for companies in the healthcare consultancy and social services sectors, particularly those experienced in community engagement and health advocacy. Businesses that can demonstrate strong collaborative capabilities with health authorities and have a thorough understanding of local health and social care frameworks would be well-positioned to compete. Participation in this contracting process not only allows for potential financial rewards but also contributes to improving local health outcomes, making it an attractive opportunity for suppliers dedicated to social impact. ## Notice Reading Borough Council are completing a ITT exercise for the provision of a Local Healthwatch Service.The aim of the Local Healthwatch service is to give residents and communities a stronger voice to influence and challenge how health and social care services are provided within their locality. Local Healthwatch Service covers all types of health and social care services. All functions of a Local Healthwatch Service are as detailed in the Health and Social Care Act 2012. Suppliers that would like to take part in this process are invited to Express Interest upon which they will be given access to the full documentation delivered through this portal. Documents can be accessed from the My Tenders area of this website by selecting the View Details button for the project.Expressions of interest will only be accepted until 15th March 2022 at 17:00Any questions relating to this opportunity should be made via the correspondence link on this portal. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Reading Borough Council are completing a ITT exercise for the provision of a Local Healthwatch Service.The aim of the Local Healthwatch service is to give residents and communities a stronger voice to influence and challenge how health and social care services are provided within their locality. Local Healthwatch Service covers all types of health and social care services. All functions of a Local Healthwatch Service are as detailed in the Health and Social Care Act 2012. Suppliers that would like to take part in this process are invited to Express Interest upon which they will be given access to the full documentation delivered through this portal. Documents can be accessed from the My Tenders area of this website by selecting the View Details button for the project.Expressions of interest will only be accepted until 15th March 2022 at 17:00Any questions relating to this opportunity should be made via the correspondence link on this portal. Renewal: contract may be extended for an additional 2 years ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004986-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Feb 2022 | | Submission deadline | 15 Mar 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | 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 | 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 | TLJ11 Berkshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 22 Feb 2022 at 15:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004986-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.reading.gov.uk - https://courttribunalfinder.service.gov.uk/courts/rolls-building - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc/aspx/Tenders/Current - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/cabinet-office ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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