--- title: "Tender for the Provision of Healthwatch Services Rutland County Council" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b36b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04b36b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b36b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b36b.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WELLAND PROCUREMENT" published: "2024-11-01" --- # Tender for the Provision of Healthwatch Services Rutland County Council Buyer: WELLAND PROCUREMENT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b36b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04b36b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b36b.json) ## Summary Rutland County Council is inviting tenders for the provision of Healthwatch services, specifically aimed at acting as a consumer champion and watchdog in the Health and Social Care sector. The Healthwatch services will support and promote the involvement of local residents in these areas, ensuring that the views and needs of the community are effectively represented. The procurement falls under the category of services within the market and economic research, polling, and statistics industry. This tender is currently at the tender stage, with key dates including the deadline for receipt of tenders on 2nd December 2024 at 12 noon. The contract is expected to commence on 1st April 2025 and is initially set for 60 months with an option to extend for an additional 36 months, totalling up to 96 months. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health, social care services, public relations management, and community services provision. Companies experienced in market research and public relations consultancy, particularly those with a focus on health and social care advocacy, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The total budget allocated for this contract is £395,000 (exclusive of VAT) for the initial period, encouraging competitive bids. Successful completion of this tender can lead to sustained business growth and a solid partnership with a regional authority. Bidders can access further information and submit tenders electronically via the East Mids Tender ProContract portal. ## Notice The Council wishes to invite tenders for the supply services in respect of being the local Health and Social Care consumer champion and watchdog representing the views of local residents of all ages, advocating and influencing the delivery and commissioning of Health and Social Care services as set out in the Health and Social Care Act 2012, and any variation thereof. The overall aim of the Service is to provide an effective and efficient local Healthwatch in Rutland, which promotes and supports the involvement of residents in the commissioning and provision of local services and enables local people to gain support to make informed choices about their health, care and wellbeing. Further information on the requirement and relevant performance standards are available within the Specification. The anticipated contract commencement date is 1st April 2025. The Council proposes to enter one contract for an initial period of 60 months with the preferred supplier, with an option to extend for a further period of 36 months in 12-month increments, making 96 months in total. Any proposed extension is subject to satisfactory performance by the supplier and in accordance with the Council's business requirements. Any proposed extension to the contract will be agreed in writing between the Council and the supplier. The total budget for this contract is PS395,000.00(exclusive of VAT) for the initial period of the contract 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2030. Bidders are encouraged to provide a competitive quote. Please Note: The Council reserves the right to reject any submissions that are over budget without further evaluation. Suppliers are encouraged to search for the opportunity on East Mids Tender ProContract portal, under DN750332. The deadline for receipt of tenders is 12 noon Monday 2nd December 2024. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Council wishes to invite tenders for the supply services in respect of being the local Health and Social Care consumer champion and watchdog representing the views of local residents of all ages, advocating and influencing the delivery and commissioning of Health and Social Care services as set out in the Health and Social Care Act 2012, and any variation thereof. The overall aim of the Service is to provide an effective and efficient local Healthwatch in Rutland, which promotes and supports the involvement of residents in the commissioning and provision of local services and enables local people to gain support to make informed choices about their health, care and wellbeing. Further information on the requirement and relevant performance standards are available within the Specification. The anticipated contract commencement date is 1st April 2025. The Council proposes to enter one contract for an initial period of 60 months with the preferred supplier, with an option to extend for a further period of 36 months in 12-month increments, making 96 months in total. Any proposed extension is subject to satisfactory performance by the supplier and in accordance with the Council's business requirements. Any proposed extension to the contract will be agreed in writing between the Council and the supplier. The total budget for this contract is PS395,000.00(exclusive of VAT) for the initial period of the contract 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2030. Bidders are encouraged to provide a competitive quote. Please Note: The Council reserves the right to reject any submissions that are over budget without further evaluation. Suppliers are encouraged to search for the opportunity on East Mids Tender ProContract portal, under DN750332. The deadline for receipt of tenders is 12 noon Monday 2nd December 2024. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035534-2024 | | 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 | 1 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 2 Dec 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £395,000 | | 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 | WELLAND PROCUREMENT | | Locality | OAKHAM | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE15 9HP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland | | Local authority | Rutland | | Electoral ward | Lyddington | | Westminster constituency | Rutland and Stamford | | Delivery location | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 75200000 - Provision of services to the community - 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics - 79416100 - Public relations management services - 79416200 - Public relations consultancy services ## Release History - 1 Nov 2024 at 15:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035534-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://www.eastmidstenders.org/ - https://www.rutland.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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