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Provision of professional services for construction contracts

BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

28 Apr 2026 at 15:52

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
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 stages of a procurement process titled "Provision of professional services for construction contracts". The procurement is categorised under architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services, primarily targeting the South Yorkshire region. The process is supported by a framework agreement and dynamic purchasing system, catering to small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The procurement planning was last updated on 28th April 2026, with the next significant date being the communication of a future notice by 1st December 2026. The estimated value of the contracts is £18 million gross, covering a contract period from April 2027 to March 2031, aimed at supporting the Council's construction projects.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in architectural and engineering services, construction support, and project management. Companies with expertise in providing consultancy services for property, transport, and environmental projects could find this offering particularly appealing. The procurement process, particularly suited for SMEs, indicates the Council's commitment to inclusivity and diversification within its supply chain. Firms interested in developing long-term relationships with local government and enhancing their regional footprint are encouraged to engage in this tender. With substantial investment slated for construction-related services, businesses in these sectors should seize the opportunity to bid and offer competitive solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of professional services for construction contracts

Notice Description

Contract for the provision of professional services to provide support to the Council's construction projects

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/038823-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic, 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

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
28 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 20266 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2027 - 31 Mar 2031 4-5 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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