Closed tender

Healthwatch Buckinghamshire

Details

Value
£1,379,000
Topic
Health and social work services
Published
29 November 2024
Submission
3 January 2025

Tender description

Buckinghamshire Council is looking to commission a contract for the provision of Healthwatch Buckinghamshire. Healthwatch is the independent consumer champion for Health and Social Care. Healthwatch Buckinghamshire will give citizens and communities a stronger voice to influence and challenge how Health and Social Care services are provided across the County. Through effective evidence-based approaches and strong engagement, Healthwatch Buckinghamshire will build up a local picture of community needs, aspirations and the experience of people who engage with the service. Healthwatch Buckinghamshire will be highly visible and easily accessible to all individuals within the County as well as being a signposting service to local people with regards to their Health and Social Care choices. The service must be dynamic and responsive, not only representing the local population, but also linking them to Health and Social Care providers. The Provider must take steps to embed the service so that it is an integral part of the Health and Social Care landscape and be valued by residents and professionals alike. Lot 1: Buckinghamshire Council is looking to commission a contract for the provision of Healthwatch Buckinghamshire. Healthwatch is the independent consumer champion for Health and Social Care. Healthwatch Buckinghamshire will give citizens and communities a stronger voice to influence and challenge how Health and Social Care services are provided across the County. Through effective evidence-based approaches and strong engagement, Healthwatch Buckinghamshire will build up a local picture of community needs, aspirations and the experience of people who engage with the service. Healthwatch Buckinghamshire will be highly visible and easily accessible to all individuals within the County as well as being a signposting service to local people with regards to their Health and Social Care choices. The service must be dynamic and responsive, not only representing the local population, but also linking them to Health and Social Care providers. The Provider must take steps to embed the service so that it is an integral part of the Health and Social Care landscape and be valued by residents and professionals alike.

Timeline

  1. Completed: Tender published29 November 2024
    Current notice
  2. Completed: Submission date3 January 2025

About the buyer

Buckinghamshire Council buys as a local authority, with buying decisions devolved to its individual business units. Most tenders are advertised on the council's In-tend portal, where registration is free for suppliers. Larger opportunities also appear on Find a Tender and Contracts Finder, the two national publishing services. Framework routes include the Crown Commercial Service and regional purchasing consortia such as the Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation. Smaller works contracts often go through Constructionline, where suppliers register their qualifications. A central procurement team gives specialist tendering advice to business units across the council.

UK local government drives £140bn in annual procurement, led by social protection (£66.6bn) and education (£57.1bn).

Over the past 5 years, most of Buckinghamshire Council's contract awards have been in transport services, construction work and health and social work.

Relevant CPV codes

  • 85000000 · Health and social work services

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