Published date: 1 November 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: 2 December 2024, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Provision of services to the community - 75200000

  • Market and economic research; polling and statistics - 79300000

  • Public relations management services - 79416100

    • Public relations consultancy services - 79416200

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£395,000

Procurement reference

EMPWELL001-DN750332-15876313

Published date

1 November 2024

Closing date

2 December 2024

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 April 2025

Contract end date

31 March 2030

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

The Council wishes to invite tenders for the supply services in respect of being the local Health and Social Care consumer champion and watchdog representing the views of local residents of all ages, advocating and influencing the delivery and commissioning of Health and Social Care services as set out in the Health and Social Care Act 2012, and any variation thereof.
The overall aim of the Service is to provide an effective and efficient local Healthwatch in Rutland, which promotes and supports the involvement of residents in the commissioning and provision of local services and enables local people to gain support to make informed choices about their health, care and wellbeing.

Further information on the requirement and relevant performance standards are available within the Specification.

The anticipated contract commencement date is 1st April 2025.

The Council proposes to enter one contract for an initial period of 60 months with the preferred supplier, with an option to extend for a further period of 36 months in 12-month increments, making 96 months in total.

Any proposed extension is subject to satisfactory performance by the supplier and in accordance with the Council's business requirements.

Any proposed extension to the contract will be agreed in writing between the Council and the supplier.

The total budget for this contract is £395,000.00(exclusive of VAT) for the initial period of the contract 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2030. Bidders are encouraged to provide a competitive quote. Please Note: The Council reserves the right to reject any submissions that are over budget without further evaluation.

Suppliers are encouraged to search for the opportunity on East Mids Tender ProContract portal, under DN750332. The deadline for receipt of tenders is 12 noon Monday 2nd December 2024.

About the buyer

Contact name

Charlotte Highcock

Address

Melton Borough Council
Parkside, Station Approach, Burton Street
Melton Mowbray
LE13 1GH
England

Telephone

+44 1664502497

Email

chighcock@melton.gov.uk

Website

http://www.melton.gov.uk/council_and_democracy/selling_to_the_council.aspx