Health and social work services

Tender description

The Health and Social Care Act 2012 established a new consumer champion for user of health and social care services, called Healthwatch. Local Authorities with responsibility for social care are required to commission an independent organisation in order to deliver the vision. The Council seeks competitive tenders for the provision of its Healthwatch Services Contract, as outlined in the tender documentation. Details pertaining to the evaluation methodology are detailed within the tender documentation, but for avoidance of doubt this procurement shall be assessed on quality/technical capability. The Council is facing significant challenges and the financial envelope available for this contract is 216 360 GBP per annum. It will be expected that the provider will work with the Council to release efficiency from the contract whilst not affecting the quality of service delivery to the client. This contract will be for 3 years with a possible 2 extensions available of 1 year, taking the total contract period to 5 years.