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title: "Market Sounding Exercise: Healthwatch"
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# Market Sounding Exercise: Healthwatch

Buyer: LEEDS CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-30f31157-5608-475f-ba0c-37383b7cb39b

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## Summary

Leeds City Council is currently in the tender stage for its Market Sounding Exercise aimed at establishing future contractual arrangements for delivering Healthwatch services in Leeds. This procurement relates to the health and social work services industry category (CPV: 85000000) and is scheduled in the Yorkshire and the Humber region, United Kingdom. The contract is valued at £374,400 and falls under a procurement method categorized as 'Not applicable'. Key dates include the tender period ending on 4th June 2025, with the contract period spanning from 5th June 2025 to 6th June 2025. Business organisations, especially SMEs and VCSEs, are encouraged to engage with this opportunity.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social care services to contribute to community welfare initiatives in Leeds. Organisations experienced in scrutinising and collaborating with health and care systems to improve local services will find this contract beneficial. The project allows businesses to leverage their expertise in building and maintaining relationships within these sectors, acting as facilitators of change and accountability. With a focus on engaging SMEs and VCSEs, this tender is ideal for businesses seeking to expand their footprint in public sector contracts by influencing positive outcomes in community health and social care services.

## Notice

Leeds City Council is looking into a potential procurement option to put in place future contractual arrangements for suitably qualified and experienced organisations to deliver local Healthwatch services in Leeds. The Healthwatch service in Leeds helps people get the best out of their local health and social care services; whether it's improving them today or helping to shape them for tomorrow. The Health and Care Act gives Healthwatch the right to scrutinise the system and challenge health and care organisations to ensure they engage with local communities and meet their needs. Local Healthwatch have a dual role in holding to account, acting as a 'Critical Friend' both of which require building and maintaining relationships and developing effective behaviours

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/555e666c-7958-4940-8cd1-e05f800f5278 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Jun 2025 - 6 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £374,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEEDS CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 1UR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 13 May 2025 at 10:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/555e666c-7958-4940-8cd1-e05f800f5278

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/555e666c-7958-4940-8cd1-e05f800f5278
  13th May 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=93875&B=UK
  Additional data

## Notice URLs

- https://www.leeds.gov.uk/

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