---
title: "Healthwatch Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0433a1"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-10-22"
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# Healthwatch Service

Buyer: LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0433a1

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## Summary

Lincolnshire County Council has awarded a contract for the Healthwatch Service, a statutory requirement under the Health and Social Care Act 2012. This service is aimed at enabling the citizens of Lincolnshire to have a greater say in the functioning of the health and care system, ensuring their views are heard and represented. The contract, valued at £2,325,000, was awarded to HWLincs and is set to run from 1st October 2024 for an initial 5.5-year period, with options for extension up to 31st March 2031. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure under the Light Touch Regime and aims to cover the entire population of Lincolnshire. The key dates include the tender end date on 10th July 2024 and the contract commencement date on 1st October 2024.

The Healthwatch Service presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social care sector, especially those capable of engaging with local communities and working effectively with local authorities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have experience in delivering community-based health and social care services, and those proficient in stakeholder engagement and advocacy, are particularly well-suited to compete for such tenders. This contract emphasizes quality, making it an attractive proposition for businesses focused on high standards and innovative approaches to improving health and care services.

## Notice

The aim of the Service is to give people in Lincolnshire a greater say in how the health and care system works. This service was a central pillar of the coalition Government's ambition and a key component of the Health and Social Care Act 2012 ("the Act"). To achieve this, Government outlined a framework for a network of local Healthwatch organisations with the aim of creating a credible, representative, and influential public voice in the system. The Provider is expected to be responsible for providing this service, liaising closely with the Council. The service will be available to the whole population of Lincolnshire.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The aim of the Service is to give people in Lincolnshire a greater say in how the health and care system works. This service was a central pillar of the coalition Government's ambition and a key component of the Health and Social Care Act 2012 ("the Act"). To achieve this, Government outlined a framework for a network of local Healthwatch organisations with the aim of creating a credible, representative, and influential public voice in the system. The Provider is expected to be responsible for providing this service, liaising closely with the Council. The service will be available to the whole population of Lincolnshire.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034156-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | 6 Jun 2024 |
| Award date | 19 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,325,000 |
| Lots value | £2,325,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,325,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LINCOLN |
| Post town | Lincoln |
| Postcode | LN1 1YL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | Lincoln |
| Electoral ward | Carholme |
| Westminster constituency | Lincoln |
| Delivery location | TLF3 Lincolnshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HWLINCS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 22 Oct 2024 at 13:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034156-2024
- 10 Jun 2024 at 13:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017864-2024
- 23 Jan 2024 at 11:24 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002202-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=c9c47802-e2b9-ee11-8127-005056b64545
- https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk

## Provenance

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