Planning

Provision of professional services for construction/works contracts

BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

02 Jun 2025 at 09:18

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

12 May 2025 at 14:14

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the provision of professional services related to construction and works contracts. This initiative focuses on delivering property, construction, transport, and environmental consultancy and professional services. The procurement, amounting to a notable value of £15,000,000 GBP, is set to commence its contract period from 1st April 2026 to 1st April 2031. The opportunity covers the entire UK region and falls under the services category, specifically targeting industries involved in architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. A preliminary market engagement notice has been published, and interested parties are invited to engage by 21st June 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the respective industries to establish or enhance their foothold in delivering professional services to public sector clients. Companies, including small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), with expertise in architectural and engineering services, can leverage this contract to broaden their service offerings and client base. Engaging in the pre-market phase allows businesses to influence the procurement approach, showcasing their capabilities and aligning their solutions with the council's needs, which can lead to substantial business growth and increased visibility in the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of professional services for construction/works contracts

Notice Description

BMBC is intending to undertake a procurement exercise for a Delivery Partner to provide various property, construction, transport and environmental professional and consultancy services. To help inform such an exercise, the Council is undertaking this pre-market engagement stage to explore what is available and seek feedback and guidance from the supply market. As part of this exercise the Council is requesting responses to several questions detailed at Appendix 1 Request for Information.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=94535&B=

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05112f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029019-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 1 Apr 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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