Published date: 8 October 2018
Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.
Contract summary
Industry
Guidance and counselling services - 85312300
Social services - 85320000
Location of contract
South West
Value of contract
£1,600,000 to £2,100,000
Procurement reference
DORST001-DN326693-91089296
Published date
8 October 2018
Closing date
7 November 2018
Contract start date
1 April 2019
Contract end date
31 March 2022
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Open procedure
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
The Health and Social Care Act 2012 makes provision for a consumer champion for health and social care called Healthwatch. There are two separate bodies with slightly different functions: Healthwatch England and Local Healthwatch.
Local Healthwatch gives a stronger voice to people in influencing the health and wellbeing agenda and local service provision; providing signposting, supporting individuals with information and advice about access to services.
The Act also makes provision for local authorities to make arrangements for the delivery of an independent complaints advocacy service in relation to their area for complaints relating to the provision of health services (NHS).
Dorset County Council in partnership with Borough of Poole and Bournemouth Borough Council is seeking providers to deliver:
• A Local Healthwatch Service (Lot 1)
• Independent Complaints Advocacy (NHS Services) (Lot 2)
About the buyer
Contact name
Angela Pavey
Address
Dorset County Council
County Hall
Dorchester
DT1 1XJ
England
Telephone
+44 1305221280
Website
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Closing: 7 November 2018