Who won: Independent public voice, challenge and assurance function in support of NHS Essex Integrated Care Board's Population Health Improvement Programme (PHIP)

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NHS Essex Integrated Care Board (the Authority) has awarded a contract to Healthwatch Essex Ltd (Healthwatch Essex) for the delivery of an independent public voice, challenge and assurance function in support of the Population Health Improvement Programme (PHIP). The proposed contract may be effective from 02nd September 2026 for an initial period of two years to 01st September 2028, with an option to extend for a further two years to 01st September 2030. The estimated annual contract value is up to £400,000, giving a total potential contract value of up to £1.6 million over the full four-year term. The purpose of the contract is to ensure that the views and experiences of Essex residents, particularly those most likely to be affected by strategic commissioning decisions and service transformation, are independently gathered, represented and reported throughout the implementation of the PHIP. The requirement extends beyond engagement, consultation or research activity alone. A key objective is to provide independent challenge, scrutiny and assurance, while maintaining public confidence that residents' views can be expressed openly and reported independently of the Authority. The PH

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