Commissioning of Healthwatch Gloucestershire Advocacy and Signposting Services
Gloucestershire County Council · Awarded contract
AwardedCommissioning of Healthwatch Gloucestershire Advocacy and Signposting Services
Awarded 31 Mar 2024
Awarded31 Mar 2024
Value£1,277,275.00
SupplierThe Care Forum
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Expires in 4y 5mo7y term, 37% elapsed
Awarded 31 Mar 2024Expires 30 Mar 2031
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Gloucestershire County Council awarded a contract to The Care Forum for the commissioning of Healthwatch Gloucestershire, a local service established under the Health and Social Care Act 2012 to enable local voices to influence and improve health and social care services.
The service acts as a champion for improving health and social care, a watchdog and consumer voice to highlight issues, and provides signposting to information and advice.
The contract, valued at £1,277,275, is set to start on 1 April 2024 for a duration of 3 years with an option to extend for a further 2 years.
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