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Barnsley Museums Website Development & Support

BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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22 May 2026 at 13:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the development and support of the Barnsley Museums Website has been concluded with an award. The Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, acting as the buying organisation, conducted this procurement process in the software package and information systems industry category. The contract was awarded through a direct award method to Brace Digital Limited, with a total contract value of £38,844. The contracting process took place in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. The procurement has moved to the award stage, with the tender phase having ended on 22nd May 2026. The contract period is set to start on 25th May 2026 and will conclude on 31st October 2027. This opportunity was tailored to businesses capable of delivering such services and evidenced through the council’s direct procurement method.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the software development sector, particularly those able to offer innovative web solutions within a defined time scale. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may particularly benefit from this type of procurement structure, which aligns with initiatives designed to foster competitive equality within public procurement. Companies specializing in digital solutions and looking to expand their market presence in government contracts would find such opportunities well-suited to their business model, as evidenced by Brace Digital Limited securing the contract. Engaging in such contracts not only helps diversify their portfolio but also strengthens their qualifications for future tenders within this sector.

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Notice Title

Barnsley Museums Website Development & Support

Notice Description

Barnsley Museums Website Development & Support CCS RM1557.14 (G-Cloud 14)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-75067f35-279b-4ad5-8e45-d1189664ca9d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1508eea-472e-4af2-96e6-e108d40a9975
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£38,844 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,844 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
24 May 2026 - 31 Oct 2028 2-3 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
Not specified

Local Authority
Barnsley
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Barnsley North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRACE DIGITAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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