---
title: "The Provision of Healthwatch Sefton"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050995"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SEFTON COUNCIL"
published: "2025-04-29"
---

# The Provision of Healthwatch Sefton

Buyer: SEFTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050995

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## Summary

Sefton Council, the buying organisation, has initiated an open procurement process for "The Provision of Healthwatch Sefton" services. This tender, categorised under Health and social work services, is targeted at the borough of Sefton in the UK. Currently at the tender stage, it invites qualified service providers to submit expressions of interest by the deadline of 26th May 2025. The contract period is set from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2028, with possibilities for a 24-month extension depending on provider performance. The estimated value of this procurement is £2,141,100 gross, with electronic submissions being welcomed.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health and social care services industry to expand their footprint, particularly those specialising in public engagement and advocacy in these sectors. It's especially suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to the specific suitability criteria outlined. Successful participants will contribute to understanding and advocating for the needs and experiences of residents concerning health and social services, thus offering substantial potential for business growth through public sector engagement and the delivery of impactful services.

## Notice

Healthwatch was established under the Health and Social Care Act 2014 to understand the needs, experiences and concerns of people who use health and social care services, and to speak out on their behalf. The Council is seeking a provider of the Local Healthwatch service for the residents of the borough of Sefton

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extension for up to 24 months subject to satisfactory performance of the provider

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017759-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,784,250 |
| Lots value | £1,784,250 |
| 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 | SEFTON COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOOTLE |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L20 3NJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Derby |
| Westminster constituency | Bootle |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2025 at 16:15 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017759-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017759-2025
  29th April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sefton.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/RFx/RFxSummary?rfxId=590d8459-0d25-f011-8136-005056b64545&projectId=7350acc8-2424-f011-8136-005056b64545
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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