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.


Closing: 16 January 2025, 5pm

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.


About the buyer

Contact name

Jenna Douthwaite

Address

PO Box 4
Blackpool
FY1 1NA
United Kingdom

Telephone

+44 1253477752

Email

jenna.douthwaite@blackpool.gov.uk

Website

http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/