Framework for the Provision of Residential /Nursing Care for Older People

BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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PlanningUpdate

28 Apr 2026 at 18:04

Planning

12 May 2025 at 13:21

Summary of the contracting process

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a framework focusing on the provision of residential and nursing care services for older people across the borough. This process, valued at £95 million net and £114 million gross, will cater to the health and social care industry under the CPV classification of residential nursing care services. Targeted to benefit the Barnsley and broader South Yorkshire region, the procurement involves a framework agreement with a contract period set to begin on 2nd April 2027 and conclude on 30th April 2032. A future notice is expected by 1st September 2026, marking one of the significant dates in this planned tender.

The tender offers a robust opportunity for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), due to its suitability criteria. Engaging with this framework can open avenues for businesses specialising in elderly care, nursing services, and related fields. As a public authority acting within a light-touch regime, Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council ensures a competitive procurement process that encourages diverse participation, supporting business expansion within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Framework for the Provision of Residential /Nursing Care for Older People

Notice Description

Framework for the provision of residential /Nursing Care for Older People across the Borough

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051103
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038863-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85144100 - Residential nursing care services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£95,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Apr 2027 - 30 Apr 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
TLE31 Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham

Local Authority
Barnsley
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Barnsley North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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