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title: "Provision of Healthwatch Barnsley"
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# Provision of Healthwatch Barnsley

Buyer: BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a5fc849c-cd47-4b67-a5ab-4017b3fbbf41

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## Summary

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is currently in the tender stage for the provision of Healthwatch Barnsley, a service intended to act as an independent consumer champion for health and social care within the borough. This open procedure tender falls under the health and social work services category (CPV 85000000) and aims to ensure Healthwatch Barnsley is visible, accessible, and integral to local health and social care systems. Key dates include the tender period ending on 31 October 2024, and the contract period set from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2029. The location specified is Yorkshire and the Humber, UK, and the total contract value is £600,000.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those that are SMEs or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The requirement for a dynamic and community-focused service may attract organisations experienced in community engagement and healthcare service delivery. By participating, these businesses can expand their influence within the Barnsley region, contribute to community health outcomes, and establish robust partnerships with local health authorities.

## Notice

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council (the Council) is looking to commission a contract for the provision of Healthwatch Barnsley. Healthwatch is the independent consumer champion for health and social care. Healthwatch should be the voice of the community and aim to influence services in direct response to feedback from local people. Healthwatch Barnsley will also act as a signposting service to local people with regards to their health and social care choices. Healthwatch Barnsley must be highly visible and easily accessible to all individuals within the Barnsley borough. They will be represented on a number of strategic groups e.g. Barnsley Health and Wellbeing Board, and the Integrated Care Delivery Board/Partnership and as part of the South Yorkshire Integrated Care System, to influence key decisions and offer direct representation of the local community. The service must be dynamic and responsive, not only representing the local population, but also linking them to health and social care providers. The Provider must take steps to embed the service so that it is an integral part of the health and social care landscape and be valued by residents and professionals alike.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cb0d911-e531-4dd6-a621-fe47cbf9b5aa |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| 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 | BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S70 2TA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE33 Barnsley |
| Local authority | Barnsley |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Barnsley North |
| 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

- 2 Oct 2024 at 09:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cb0d911-e531-4dd6-a621-fe47cbf9b5aa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cb0d911-e531-4dd6-a621-fe47cbf9b5aa
  2nd October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=86035&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/103835
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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