Provision of Healthwatch and NHS Complaints Advocacy Services for Swindon Borough Council
Swindon Borough Council · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of Healthwatch and NHS Complaints Advocacy Services for Swindon Borough Council
Awarded 31 Mar 2021
Awarded31 Mar 2021
Value£428,000.00
SupplierThe Care Forum,VoiceAbility
AgencySwindon Borough Council
RegionSouth West
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 2y 7mo ago3y term
Awarded 31 Mar 2021Expired 31 Mar 2024
About
Swindon Borough Council awarded a contract to The Care Forum and VoiceAbility for the provision of a Healthwatch and NHS Complaints Advocacy Service.
The contract, valued at £428,000, covers two lots: Lot 1 for the Healthwatch service, acting as an independent champion for people using health and social care services, and Lot 2 for a free, independent, and confidential NHS advocacy service for Swindon residents.
The contract period is 36 months, commencing 1st April 2021, with an option to extend for a further 12 months.
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