Kirklees Healthwatch

The Council of the Borough of Kirklees (the "Council") is conducting this procurement process using the open procedure in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("PCR"). The procurement documentation has been made available following the publication of the Contract Notice in the UK e-notification service. Tenders are invited by the Council from Providers with relevant experience and ability to demonstrate sufficient capacity for the provision of Kirklees Healthwatch (the "Services"). The purpose of the local Healthwatch service is to empower citizens and communities by giving them a stronger voice to influence and challenge how health, social care and public health services are provided within their locality with the aim of improving the quality of services, the public's experiences and outcomes.

The estimated value of the Services to be awarded is approximately £922,500 over the initial five year contract period. The anticipated commencement date for the Contract(s) is 1st October 2023.

The anticipated expiry date for the Contract(s) is 30th September 2028, with the option to extend for further successive periods up to 30th September 2033.

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=YORTENDER

The Council of the Borough of Kirklees (the "Council") is conducting this procurement process using the open procedure in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("PCR"). The procurement documentation has been made available following the publication of the Contract Notice in the UK e-notification service.

Tenders are invited by the Council from Providers with relevant experience and ability to demonstrate sufficient capacity for the provision of Kirklees Healthwatch (the "Services").

The estimated value of the Services to be awarded is approximately £922,500 over the initial five year contract period.

The anticipated commencement date for the Contract(s) is 1st October 2023.

The anticipated expiry date for the Contract(s) is 30th September 2028, with the option to extend for further successive periods up to 30th September 2033. Additional information: The purpose of the local Healthwatch service is to empower citizens and communities by giving them a stronger voice to influence and challenge how health, social care and public health services are provided within their locality with the aim of improving the quality of services, the public's experiences and outcomes.

This is achieved by Healthwatch gathering evidence from the views and experiences of patients, service users, those who would benefit from services and support but haven't engaged with them, and the general public about their local health, social care and public health services, providing feedback and recommendations for change based on that evidence, along with good practice and other evidence (e.g., guidance, research, etc.), and influencing, challenging, and holding local stakeholders to account to achieve that change. A local Healthwatch service ensures the views and feedback of the public are an integral part of local commissioning across health, social care and public health.