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Provision of Engagement, Personalised Support and Employment Activation for Pathways to Work

BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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01 Oct 2025 at 14:38

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "Provision of Engagement, Personalised Support and Employment Activation for Pathways to Work" was managed by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council and falls under the industry category of recruitment services. It covers various groups including individuals economically inactive due to ill-health or caring responsibilities, young adults at risk, and other vulnerable groups. The contract process is in the award stage, with the award made on 1st April 2025. The procurement method was an open procedure, suitable for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs). The tender was applicable in Yorkshire and the Humber, with a total contract value of £900,000 and a period spanning from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2029.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the recruitment services and community support sectors. Firms specialising in employment activation, personalised support, and community engagement are well-suited to compete, especially those in Yorkshire and the Humber. With a focus on helping vulnerable groups and young adults, businesses with expertise in social and personal services, as well as assessment centre services, are likely to thrive. Additionally, SMEs and VCSEs can benefit from this procurement due to its inclusivity provisions, providing a platform for growth and extended market reach within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Engagement, Personalised Support and Employment Activation for Pathways to Work

Notice Description

Engagement, Personalised Support and Employment Activation for Pathways to Work. LOT 1: Individuals currently economically inactive due to ill-health LOT 2: Individuals currently economically inactive due to caring responsibilities LOT 3: Young adults (aged 18-24) at risk of not entering the labour market LOT 4: Other vulnerable groups

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e1467ee-1cae-4be3-b3bd-0d268bdac80d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

79635000 - Assessment centre services for recruitment

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 4-5 years
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
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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
2
Supplier Names

SOUTH YORKSHIRE HOUSING ASSOCIATION

ST GILES TRUST

Further Information

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