Scope
Reference
DN772856
Description
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
Total value (estimated)
- £913,145 excluding VAT
- £1,095,774 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 October 2025 to 1 October 2028
- Possible extension to 1 October 2030
- 5 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
Extension for up to 24 months subject to satisfactory performance of the provider
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Deadline for requests to participate
26 May 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
26 July 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 95% |
| Social Value | Quality | 5% |
Other information
Description of risks to contract performance
Changes in the demand for Healthwatch services.
Changes in national funding arrangements.
Changes in legislation.
Changes in procedures and practices resulting from collaboration with other Healthwatch providers within the Cheshire and Merseyside region which will involve the sharing of good practices and feedback about what has worked well in other Healthwatch areas.
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Sefton Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTHP-5656-DLCN
Magdalen House, Trinity Road
Bootle
L20 3NJ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Mr Stewart Martin
Telephone: +44 1519343009
Email: stewart.martin@sefton.gov.uk
Website: http://www.sefton.gov.uk
Region: UKD73 - Sefton
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)