---
title: "The Provision of Healthwatch Sefton"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050a9c"
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buyer: "SEFTON COUNCIL"
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# The Provision of Healthwatch Sefton

Buyer: SEFTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050a9c

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## Summary

Sefton Council has initiated a tender for "The Provision of Healthwatch Sefton", aiming to find a provider for the Healthwatch service in the borough of Sefton. This tender falls under the Health and Social Care industry category and is situated in Bootle, United Kingdom. The procurement process is at the 'tender' stage, utilising an open procedure. Parties interested in expressing their interest must do so by 11:00 BST on 26th May 2025. The contract, beginning on 1st October 2025 and extending until 30th September 2028, offers potential renewal for an additional 24 months subject to satisfactory performance. The total contract value is £1,095,774, with a gross amount of £913,145 allocated to services.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses particularly skilled in delivering health and social work services. Given its open procedure, it is accessible to a wide range of suppliers, including SMEs and VCSEs. The tender offers an attractive growth opportunity in the public health sector, with a focal emphasis on both quality and social value. Businesses with a track record in delivering sustainable community health initiatives and collaborative projects in similar regions will find themselves well-poised to compete effectively in this process. The long contract duration and future renewal possibility provide an extended horizon for strategic partnership and expansion within the local public health infrastructure.

## 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/018146-2025 |
| 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 | 30 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 | £913,145 |
| Lots value | £913,145 |
| 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

- 30 Apr 2025 at 15:20 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018146-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018146-2025
  30th 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

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