Bedford Borough Council · Awarded contract
Awarded

Delivery of Bedford Borough Healthwatch Service to Bedford Borough Council

Awarded 09 Jan 2023

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Awarded09 Jan 2023
Value£517,394.33
SupplierEngaging Communities Solutions CIC
AgencyBedford Borough Council
RegionEast of England
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Expires in 1y 2mo5y term, 77% elapsed
Awarded 9 Jan 2023Expires 8 Jan 2028

About

Bedford Borough Council awarded a contract to Engaging Communities Solutions CIC for the delivery of the local Healthwatch service in Bedford Borough.

The contract, valued at £517,394.33, is for five years, subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funding.

The service fulfills statutory duties under the Health and Social Care Act 2012, including providing advice and information to the public about local care services, promoting and supporting public involvement in commissioning, provision, and scrutiny, obtaining views on needs and experiences, producing reports and recommendations for improvement, and sharing information with local commissioners, providers, and national bodies such as Healthwatch England and the Care Quality Commission.

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