--- title: "Provision of Healthwatch Barnsley" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049910" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-049910" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049910.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049910.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2024-09-09" --- # Provision of Healthwatch Barnsley Buyer: BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049910 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-049910) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049910.json) ## Summary Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is in the planning stage for the procurement of Healthwatch Barnsley, a vital health and social work service. The tender, titled "Provision of Healthwatch Barnsley," falls under the services category and is classified under the CPV code 85000000. This service aims to serve as an independent consumer champion for health and social care in the Barnsley Borough. The procurement process will officially begin with the publication of tenders on 1st October 2024, and the contract is expected to commence on 1st April 2025. Interested parties should register their interest on YORtender (eu-supply.com) to stay informed about this opportunity. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare consultancy, community engagement, and social work services. Companies that can offer dynamic and responsive service delivery, with a strong track record in community health initiatives, will be well-suited to compete. The successful provider will need to integrate Healthwatch Barnsley into the local health and social care landscape, representing the local community on strategic boards and influencing key decisions. This contract, expected to last four years, offers an excellent chance for suitable businesses to establish a strong presence in the region and contribute to the wellbeing of Barnsley residents. ## Notice Healthwatch is the independent consumer champion for health & social care and should aim to influence services in direct response to feedback from local people. It 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 borough. They will be represented on a number of strategic groups to influence key decisions and represent 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. This notice is for information only, tenders will published 01/10/24 with a contract start date of 01/04/25. Please register your interest on YORtender (eu-supply.com). ### Lot Information Lot 1 The purpose of this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to notify the market of our upcoming procurement 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 Place Partnership Board/Delivery group Integrated Care Delivery Board/Partnership and as part of the NHS 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. This notice is for information only and does not constitute a formal commencement of a procurement process. Tenders to be published 1st October 2024 for a period of 30 days with a contract start date of 1st April 2025. Please note that this is an indicative timescale and may change. The proposed contract term will be 4 years. Can all interested bidders please ensure that they register on the following website YORtender (eu-supply.com) to receive a notification of this advert notice. If this future opportunity is of interest, please register interest against this PIN notice. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028725-2024 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 Sep 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | 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 | TLE31 Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 9 Sep 2024 at 09:19 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028725-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=85460&B=UK - https://www.barnsley.gov.uk - https://yortender.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/103835 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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