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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council involves the provision of NRS Activities of Daily Living Support Service. This tender aims to offer a temporary bridging service to support the Discharge to Assess and reablement efforts, minimising hospital admissions and the necessity for long-term care packages. The contract, active from 13th October 2025, spans until 30th September 2026, including a 6-month extension. Falling under the industry category of Health and Social Work Services, the procurement utilised a direct method, below threshold without competition, and is focused in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

This tender represents an opportunity for SMEs specialising in health and social work services to deliver flexible and responsive support capabilities. Businesses capable of offering rapid mobilisation and adaptive service supply are best fit to compete, enabling them to expand their portfolio and strengthen ties with local government and NHS partners. The contract value, following the extension, totals £178,405, thereby providing considerable financial incentives. The awarded contract to Crossroads (Barnsley) Ltd highlights the presence of smaller enterprises effectively competing within this public authority procurement landscape.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

NRS Activities of Daily Living Support Service

Notice Description

The purpose of the NRS Activities of daily living support Service is to provide a temporary and short-term bridging service for Discharge to Assess and reablement support that prevents either hospital admissions or the need for long term care packages. This service provides additional, flexible capacity to help people to go home from hospital as soon as they are ready; and to support the Council and NHS partners to smooth temporary fluctuations in the supply and demand of home support services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cdb3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026804-2026
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

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
£178,405 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Oct 202510 months ago
Contract Period
13 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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
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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
Postcode Area
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

Crossroads (Barnsley) Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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