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title: "Healthwatch Isle of Wight"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067938"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067938.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-31"
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# Healthwatch Isle of Wight

Buyer: ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067938

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## Summary

The Isle of Wight Council has recently concluded a public procurement process titled "Healthwatch Isle of Wight," aimed at delivering the local authority's statutory duties under the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007, as amended by the Health and Social Care Act 2012. This procurement falls within the health and social work services category and it utilised a direct procurement method, classified as below threshold without competition, under the light-touch regime. The contract, awarded to HELP AND CARE, spans from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2027, with a possible extension of up to 24 months. Centred in the UKJ3 region of the United Kingdom, this procurement process has reached the award stage as of 31st March 2026, with a total contract value of £120,000 gross.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating within the health and social care sector. It is especially beneficial for those capable of monitoring and improving the quality of care services, as well as facilitating public involvement. By acting as a local Healthwatch, businesses have the chance to influence service provision and make a tangible impact on community health initiatives. Such contracts are well-suited for organisations like HELP AND CARE, which have expertise in offering advisory services and engaging with public health frameworks. Firms with similar capabilities can leverage contracts like these to expand their influence and market standing within the public sector.

## Notice

To deliver the local authority's statutory duty, mandated under the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007, as amended by the Health and Social Care Act 2012, which requires all local authorities in England to establish a local Healthwatch in their area. The key legal responsibilities for local Healthwatch include: * Monitoring the quality of local care services and suggesting improvements. * Gathering and representing public views on local care services. * Promoting and supporting public involvement in the commissioning, provision, and scrutiny of local health and social care services. * Providing information and advice to help people access health and social care services. * Making reports and recommendations to service providers and Healthwatch England

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029695-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £100,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO30 1UD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ34 Isle of Wight |
| Local authority | Isle of Wight |
| Electoral ward | Newport Central |
| Westminster constituency | Isle of Wight West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HELP AND CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2026 at 12:55 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029695-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029695-2026
  31st March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.helpandcare.org.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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