Published date: 2 December 2024
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
Health and social work services - 85000000
Location of contract
North West
Value of contract
£193,890
Procurement reference
BLACK001-DN753191-21452691
Published date
2 December 2024
Closing date
16 January 2025
Closing time
5pm
Contract start date
14 May 2025
Contract end date
13 May 2026
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Open procedure (below threshold)
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
Blackpool Council is looking to appoint a single Provider to deliver Healthwatch Blackpool who:
• Has experience and understanding of the functions and activity required to run a local Healthwatch service.
• Has a good track record in providing people who use services with opportunities to share their views and experiences.
• Can focus on understanding the needs, experiences and concerns of people who use services and speak out on their behalf.
• Has the ability to work strategically with health and social care partners.
• Is committed to working from an accessible location within Blackpool.
It is anticipated that the contract term will be from 14 May 2025 to 13 May 2026 with options to extend for 2 years (on a 1 year + 1 year basis).
The annual value of the contract is £64,630.
More information
About the buyer
Contact name
Jenna Douthwaite
Address
PO Box 4
Blackpool
FY1 1NA
United Kingdom
Telephone
+44 1253477752
jenna.douthwaite@blackpool.gov.uk
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Closing: 16 January 2025, 5pm