Award

Day Care Opportunities - Age UK

BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

12 May 2025 at 08:58

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, led by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, was focused on delivering day care opportunities for individuals over 65 years with assessed care needs under the Care Act. The contract, entitled "Day Care Opportunities - Age UK", falls under the health and social work services sector, specifically targeting the Yorkshire and the Humber region in the United Kingdom. This direct award procurement followed a direct method, and while the procurement stage has been completed, it initially culminated with the contract's initiation on 1st April 2023, continuing through to 31st July 2026. The contract was valued at approximately £412,212.29, reflecting the council's commitment to enhancing community care services. The award, made to Age UK, was published on 12th May 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in health and social work services to engage with local government initiatives aimed at supporting vulnerable populations. Companies with expertise in providing elder care services, and those registered as SMEs or VCSEs, would find this contract beneficial for expanding their business within the public sector. The focus on improving lifestyles and offering respite for carers further offers avenues for businesses dedicated to social impact and community service. This contract highlights the potential for nurturing long-term business relationships with municipal bodies like Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council.

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Notice Title

Day Care Opportunities - Age UK

Notice Description

Day Opportunities services are for people aged over 65 years who have assessed care needs under the Care Act. The aim is to promote healthy lifestyles, reduce isolation, stimulate interest and regain skills to promote and increase independence. Also to provide respite for the carer.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2bb4a90e-855f-4f25-a850-7f4b5b008505
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4f8dad8-355f-40dc-a598-9ac8c65f30b6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£412,212 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£412,212 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Jul 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE
Postcode
S70 2TA
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE33 Barnsley
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Barnsley
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Barnsley North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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