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title: "Provision of Healthwatch Barnsley"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04a4dc"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-06-30"
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# Provision of Healthwatch Barnsley

Buyer: BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04a4dc

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## Summary

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is overseeing a procurement process titled "Provision of Healthwatch Barnsley," focusing on the health and social work services category. This tender aims to commission services within the Barnsley, South Yorkshire region, under the open procedure procurement method. As of 30th June 2025, the process is in the award stage, with adjustments to the contract value now totalling £618,773.70, excluding VAT. A previous award contract was signed on 9th January 2025 for the total value of £599,773.70. The contract is to be delivered over a period starting from 1st April 2025 and ending on 31st March 2029. The council is interested in engaging businesses capable of serving the community as an independent consumer champion for health and social care.

This tender represents an opportunity for enterprises, particularly those with expertise in health and social work services, to collaborate closely with regional authorities, enhancing visibility and service reach within the Barnsley area. Businesses that are dynamic, responsive, and capable of a strategic partnership to influence health and social care decisions will be well-suited to compete. The tender facilitates the potential for business growth through direct community engagement and contribution to the regional health and social advocacy landscape, aligning closely with public service goals. Furthermore, such contracts can offer significant prestige and community impact for the successful bidder. Companies with the capability to handle electronic invoicing and ordering are encouraged to participate. The procurement method is open, welcoming diverse propositions to leverage local expertise.

## 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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 | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035979-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | £600,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £599,773 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BARNSLEY COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTARY SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2025 at 08:47 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035979-2025
- 9 Jan 2025 at 13:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000672-2025
- 2 Oct 2024 at 07:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031463-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=86035&B=UK
- https://www.barnsley.gov.uk
- https://yortender.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/103835

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