---
title: "Healthwatch"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06552e"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BOLTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-13"
---

# Healthwatch

Buyer: BOLTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06552e

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## Summary

Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the 'Healthwatch' initiative, under the Health and Social Care Act 2012. This tender falls within the health and social work services category and was executed using a direct procurement method below the competition threshold. The process, which began as a tender, reached the award stage with the final announcement published on 13 March 2026. The contract has a gross total value of £187,500 and will be executed by VOICE: LOCAL, a supplier based in Wigan, UKD36 region. The procurement ensures the local delivery of Healthwatch services to support statutory adult social care responsibilities, with the initial contract period running from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027, and a potential six-month extension available.

This procurement provides growth opportunities for businesses in the voluntary and community sector, particularly those engaged in delivering health and social work services. Enterprises targeting these sectors, including large-scale operators, can benefit from similar contracts designed to improve local health and care services. The Healthwatch contract allows suppliers not only to conduct services but also to carry out research and influence commissioning and service delivery within the region, aligning business growth with community impact. Organisations capable of delivering insights into service efficiency and enhancements would be well-suited to such procurement opportunities.

## Notice

The Health and Social Care Act 2012 established Healthwatches, nationally as Healthwatch England and locally through the requirement to have a Healthwatch in each local authority with statutory adult social care responsibility. The service has to be delivered by a voluntary and community sector provider. The Health and Social Care Act 2012 established Healthwatches, nationally as Healthwatch England and locally through the requirement to have a Healthwatch in each local authority with statutory adult social care responsibility. The service has to be delivered by a voluntary and community sector provider.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023140-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £187,500 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BOLTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOLTON |
| Post town | Bolton |
| Postcode | BL1 1RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West |
| Local authority | Bolton |
| Electoral ward | Queens Park & Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bolton North East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VOICE: LOCAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2026 at 15:37 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023140-2026
- 16 Feb 2026 at 15:31 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013952-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023140-2026
  13th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013952-2026
  16th February 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bolton.gov.uk
- http://www.healthwatchbolton.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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