Decision details

Procurement strategy for the delivery of Healthwatch Hammersmith and Fulham

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care and Health

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

This decision seeks approval to commence a procurement exercise for the provision of Healthwatch services in Hammersmith & Fulham.

Decision:

The Cabinet Member for Health and Social Care approves the following procurement strategy for local Healthwatch services. The contract will be awarded for four years with an option to extend twice for three years (4 years +3 +3).

 

Reasons for the decision:

The current contract for the delivery of Healthwatch Services in Hammersmith and Fulham will expire on 31st March 2025.  It is therefore proposed that a competitive procurement is commenced to ensure continuity of service and compliance with procurement regulations and legal requirements.  

 

Alternative options considered:

·         Option 1- run a competitive procurement process - recommended.  

·         Option 2- direct award to the incumbent provider. 

·         Option 3- do nothing. 

 

Publication date: 20/01/2025

Date of decision: 06/01/2025

Effective from: 24/01/2025

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