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PROVISION OF NEURODIVERGENT SUPPORT SERVICES

BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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11 Jun 2025 at 10:06

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council has awarded a direct tender for the provision of neurodivergent support services within the administrative healthcare services sector, specifically scheduled for the Yorkshire and the Humber region, United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £110,500, commenced on 1 April 2025 and will run until 31 March 2026. The award was granted to Autism Plus Ltd, following the completion of the procurement stage on 11 June 2025. The procurement method used was a direct award, reflecting an expedited process without competitive tendering.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in administrative healthcare services, particularly those focused on supporting neurodivergent individuals. The procurement shows a preference for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), though the awarded supplier is a large entity. Businesses that provide or are considering expanding into support services for neurodivergent populations may find similar future opportunities advantageous. The direct award process implies potential for companies with established reputations and relationships in this speciality area to secure future contracts efficiently.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PROVISION OF NEURODIVERGENT SUPPORT SERVICES

Notice Description

PROVISION OF NEURODIVERGENT SUPPORT SERVICES

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bf048e83-22bb-4c9b-956e-157ef232cf38
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a17f596a-1941-4609-ab5a-399b7b7c83ca
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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75122000 - Administrative healthcare services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£110,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£110,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Beth Taylor
Contact Email
bethtaylor@barnsley.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1226770770

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

AUTISM PLUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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