--- title: "Healthwatch Buckinghamshire" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c0fc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04c0fc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c0fc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c0fc.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2024-11-29" --- # Healthwatch Buckinghamshire Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c0fc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04c0fc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c0fc.json) ## Summary Buckinghamshire Council is inviting tenders for the provision of Healthwatch Buckinghamshire, a service that acts as an independent consumer champion for Health and Social Care. The contract, classified under health and social work services (CPV 85000000), is valued at £1,379,000 and will cover services in the region UKJ13. The procurement process is currently in the "tender" stage, with bids to be submitted electronically by 3 January 2025. The contract will commence on 1 April 2025 and run until 31 March 2032, with a potential two-year extension option. This open procedure is designed to ensure comprehensive service delivery and engagement throughout Buckinghamshire to enhance the voice of citizens in Health and Social Care services. Businesses specializing in Health and Social Care services will find this tender an excellent opportunity to expand their operations and establish a significant presence in the Buckinghamshire region. Health-focused organizations, community engagement specialists, and service providers capable of offering dynamic, responsive, and locally integrated services are well-suited to compete. The opportunity also includes engaging directly with the local community to articulate their needs and experiences, thus linking them to other essential service providers, making it ideal for businesses with a strong focus on community engagement and evidence-based service approaches. ## Notice Buckinghamshire Council is looking to commission a contract for the provision of Healthwatch Buckinghamshire. Healthwatch is the independent consumer champion for Health and Social Care. Healthwatch Buckinghamshire will give citizens and communities a stronger voice to influence and challenge how Health and Social Care services are provided across the County. Through effective evidence-based approaches and strong engagement, Healthwatch Buckinghamshire will build up a local picture of community needs, aspirations and the experience of people who engage with the service. Healthwatch Buckinghamshire will be highly visible and easily accessible to all individuals within the County as well as being a signposting service to local people with regards to their Health and Social Care choices. The service must be dynamic and responsive, not only representing the local population, but also linking them to Health and Social Care providers. The Provider must take steps to embed the service so that it is an integral part of the Health and Social Care landscape and be valued by residents and professionals alike. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Buckinghamshire Council is looking to commission a contract for the provision of Healthwatch Buckinghamshire. Healthwatch is the independent consumer champion for Health and Social Care. Healthwatch Buckinghamshire will give citizens and communities a stronger voice to influence and challenge how Health and Social Care services are provided across the County. Through effective evidence-based approaches and strong engagement, Healthwatch Buckinghamshire will build up a local picture of community needs, aspirations and the experience of people who engage with the service. Healthwatch Buckinghamshire will be highly visible and easily accessible to all individuals within the County as well as being a signposting service to local people with regards to their Health and Social Care choices. The service must be dynamic and responsive, not only representing the local population, but also linking them to Health and Social Care providers. The Provider must take steps to embed the service so that it is an integral part of the Health and Social Care landscape and be valued by residents and professionals alike. Options: The initial contract period is 5 years with the option to extend for 2 further years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038533-2024 | | 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 | 29 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 3 Jan 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2032 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,379,000 | | Lots value | £1,379,000 | | 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 | BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | AYLESBURY | | Post town | Hemel Hempstead | | Postcode | HP20 1UA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire | | Local authority | Buckinghamshire | | Electoral ward | Aylesbury North | | Westminster constituency | Aylesbury | | Delivery location | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 29 Nov 2024 at 08:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038533-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/ - https://www.supplybucksbusiness.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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