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Plan for Neighbourhood Consultation

BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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11 Aug 2025 at 08:22

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, initiated by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, concerns the "Plan for Neighbourhood Consultation" to provide consultancy services for public consultation. Located in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, the procurement falls under the industry category of business development consultancy services. The contract has been awarded and is currently in the 'complete' stage, with key dates including the start date of 21st July 2025 and an end date of 31st March 2026. The procurement was executed directly, below the threshold, without competition, signifying a streamlined approach for sourcing services within the region of South Yorkshire.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business development consultancies, particularly those familiar with public consultations within local communities. Small to medium-sized enterprises that specialise in offering bespoke consultancy services can benefit significantly. Businesses capable of delivering specialised advice to public authorities, aiding them in structured community engagement and development planning, will find this contract well-aligned with their expertise. Given the successful bid by Barnsley Civic, there is an opportunity for similar organisations to engage with local authorities for future procurements of this nature.

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Notice Title

Plan for Neighbourhood Consultation

Notice Description

The provision of Consultancy Services for Plan for Neighbourhoods Public Consultation

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0584ca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047500-2025
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
21 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
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
Chris Crookes
Contact Email
christophercrookes@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
Not specified

Local Authority
Barnsley
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Barnsley North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BARNSLEY CIVIC

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