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title: "Halton Healthwatch and Advocacy Hub Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-038a3d"
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# Halton Healthwatch and Advocacy Hub Service

Buyer: HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-038a3d

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## Summary

The Halton Borough Council has completed the tender process for the Halton Healthwatch and Advocacy Hub Service in the services category. The contract aims to deliver Healthwatch and various forms of advocacy within one arrangement. The tender has been awarded to Engaging Communities Solutions CIC, with an estimated contract value of GBP 1,467,930. The contract was signed on March 6, 2023, and the primary procurement method used was an open procedure.

This opportunity with Halton Borough Council can be beneficial for businesses in the health and social work services industry. Companies specializing in advocacy services, particularly those with experience in mental health advocacy and NHS complaints, would be well-suited to compete. The tender offers a significant contract value and involves delivering services within the borough of Halton. Businesses interested in long-term service contracts and those capable of meeting quality criteria would find this tender opportunity appealing.

## Notice

Halton Borough Council is seeking to re-commission its Healthwatch and Advocacy Services. It is the Commissioners' intention that Healthwatch and the various elements of Advocacy; Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA), Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA), Independent NHS Complaints Advocacy and Care Act Advocacy, is delivered within one contractual arrangement. TUPE will apply to this contract.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Halton Borough Council is seeking to re-commission its Healthwatch and Advocacy Services. It is the Commissioners' intention that Healthwatch and the various elements of Advocacy; Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA), Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA), Independent NHS Complaints Advocacy and Care Act Advocacy, is delivered within one contractual arrangement. TUPE will apply to this contract. Additional information: Initial contract period- 3 years. 1 x 24 month extension available, to be given at the discretion of the Council. Estimated contract value is based on a 24 month extension being given. If no extension is offered the contract value would reduce to approx. GBP 880,758. If only one extension is offered then the estimated contract value would be GBP 1,467,930.

Renewal: 1 x 24 month extension for the period 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2028 All criteria are stated only in procurement documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008529-2023 |
| 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 | 23 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,467,930 |
| Lots value | £1,467,930 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,467,930 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WIDNES |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA8 7EA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | Halton |
| Electoral ward | Central & West Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Widnes and Halewood |
| Delivery location | TLD7 Merseyside, TLD71 East Merseyside |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ENGAGING COMMUNITIES SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2023 at 15:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008529-2023
- 2 Dec 2022 at 14:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034205-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.the-chest.org.uk
- http://www2.halton.gov.uk

## Provenance

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