Award

Day Care Opportunities - Age UK

BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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12 May 2025 at 09:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council involves a contract titled "Day Care Opportunities - Age UK" within the health and social work services industry category. This contract is concerned with providing day opportunities services for those over 65 with assessed care needs in Barnsley, South Yorkshire (region code UKE31). The procurement was conducted through a limited method, directly awarding the contract to Age UK without prior publication due to strategic procurement considerations. The award process is now complete, with this contract worth £412,212.29 and signed on 1st April 2023, currently in an active status under the initiation type of tender.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the health and social care sectors, specifically those equipped to support elderly care and improving life quality for seniors. Businesses that are well-aligned with the principles of promoting healthy lifestyles, reducing isolation, and aiding independence would find this type of contract advantageous for market expansion. The direct awarding to a large-scale supplier, Age UK, suggests that substantial, well-established organisations are well-suited to meet the procurement requirements set by regional authorities like Barnsley Council. This also indicates potential growth and collaboration opportunities for businesses that can showcase their capacity for strategic and impactful service delivery in the public sector.

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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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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.

Procurement Information

Direct award to Age UK Barnsley. Exception rule Section 22.10 (c) - strategic/tactical procurement with justification of Regulation 72 and detail of specific clause b.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051083
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020333-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£412,212 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Katie Tomlinson
Contact Email
katietomlinson@barnsley.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 0126000000

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
TLE31 Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham

Local Authority
Barnsley
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Barnsley North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AGE

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