UK

Prior information notice

Information

Published

Expire date: 30/09/2024

External Reference: 2024-567227

FTS Reference: 2024-028725

Prior information notice

Prior information notice

Services

This notice is for prior information only

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council
N/A
Town Hall
Barnsley, South Yorkshire
S70 2TA
UK
Contact person: Katie Tomlinson
Telephone: +44 0126000000
E-mail: katietomlinson@barnsley.gov.uk
NUTS code:  UKE31 -  Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham
Internet address(es):
Main address: https://www.barnsley.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://yortender.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/103835

I.3)

Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at:  
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=85460&B=UK
Additional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:  
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local authority
I.5)

Main activity

General public services

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Provision of Healthwatch Barnsley
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

85000000  -  Health and social work services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

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).
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

85000000  -  Health and social work services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKE31 -  Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

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.
II.3)

Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

01/10/2024

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.8)

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement : yes
IV.2)

Administrative information

Section VI: Complementary information