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11 Aug 2026 at 14:01

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01 Jul 2025 at 09:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Day Care Opportunities - TIER Care" is being managed by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, a regional authority located in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom. Classified under the CPV code 85000000 for health and social work services, this tender focuses on delivering day opportunities services for individuals over 65 years with assessed care needs. The procurement falls under the services category and employs a direct award procedure without the prior publication of a competition call. As per the most recent update dated 11th August 2026, the total contract value was amended to £233,115.68. Key procurement stages included this contract's award on 1st July 2025, with the contractual agreement having been signed on 31st March 2023.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in elderly care services, particularly those capable of addressing the needs for lifestyle, isolation reduction, and skill stimulation among seniors. Companies with experience in providing respite care and similar social services will find this contract advantageous for business growth. TIER Care, a large-scale supplier based in Barnsley, has been awarded the contract, highlighting a direct award approach due to strategic procurement considerations under Regulation 72. The procurement is well-suited for enterprises that can offer tailored services and possibly expand their market presence in the health and social care sector within the UK region.

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Notice Title

Day Care Opportunities - TIER Care

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 TIER Care. 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-05567d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076319-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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
£217,088 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20233 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
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TIER CARE

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