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BFC - Big Idea Capacity Funding

BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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05 Aug 2025 at 07:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, titled "BFC - Big Idea Capacity Funding", is part of the wider Active in Barnsley place expansion programme. The procurement was carried out under the "services" category, specifically focusing on community, social, and personal services in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. This process is in the Award stage with a key date of contract signing on 9th July 2025. The procurement method used was direct, below the threshold, without competition, which implies a more streamlined selection for the supplier, Barnsley FC Community Trust. The contract is valued at £60,000, with an active status and the potential for renewal contingent on additional funding until 31st October 2028.

This tender offers significant opportunities for local community-focused businesses, especially those involved in social and personal services, to engage in meaningful collaborations and contribute to regional development initiatives. Although the procurement was directly awarded, similar future tenders could provide growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that are adaptable and capable of supporting such regional programmes. Businesses with innovative service delivery models in community engagement or social outreach could position themselves well for upcoming opportunities, leveraging partnerships with public authorities like Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council to enhance their impact and scale.

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Notice Title

BFC - Big Idea Capacity Funding

Notice Description

Provision of services that relate the the wider Active in Barnsley place expansion programme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05811b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045929-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
9 Jul 2025 - 31 Oct 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Beth Taylor
Contact Email
bethtaylor@barnsley.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1226770770

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Barnsley
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Barnsley North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BARNSLEY FC COMMUNITY TRUST

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