---
title: "Healthwatch Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069352"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069352.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THURROCK COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-07"
---

# Healthwatch Service

Buyer: THURROCK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069352

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Thurrock Council, situated in Grays, United Kingdom, concerns the provision of a "Healthwatch Service" aimed at amplifying the patient and public voice within local healthcare services. This initiative falls within the services category and took place within the UKH32 region. The procurement method employed was "direct" as it was considered a below-threshold contract without competition, adhering to the special "light touch" regime. The procurement stage has reached completion with a contract awarded to THURROCK C.V.S (COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTARY SERVICE). The contract commenced on 1st April 2026 and is scheduled to conclude on 31st March 2029, with a gross value of £427,638.54, as outlined in the contract notice published on 7th May 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the administrative healthcare services and other community service sectors, particularly those with a focus on governmental contracts and public engagement. Organisations similar to THURROCK C.V.S, which have experience in community and voluntary service and possess the capability to deliver social and healthcare services, are ideally positioned to leverage such opportunities. This contract can serve not only as a stabilising revenue stream but also as a platform for enhancing service delivery capabilities and establishing long-term relationships with public authorities like Thurrock Council.

## Notice

To provide a local Healthwatch service in Thurrock to strengthen the patient, public and user voice in commissioning, provision and scrutiny of the local services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041909-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £427,638 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THURROCK COUNCIL |
| Locality | GRAYS |
| Post town | Romford |
| Postcode | RM17 6SL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH32 Thurrock |
| Local authority | Thurrock |
| Electoral ward | Grays Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Thurrock |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THURROCK C.V.S (COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTARY SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 75122000 - Administrative healthcare services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 7 May 2026 at 12:11 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041909-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041909-2026
  7th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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