Planning

Community and Supported Living Light Touch Framework - Pre-Market Engagement

BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

26 Nov 2025 at 16:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "Community and Supported Living Light Touch Framework - Pre-Market Engagement." This tender falls under the services category, focusing on health and social work services, particularly supporting adults to live independently within the Barnsley Local Authority area. The procurement process is aimed at establishing a framework with providers who can deliver either support for individuals in their own homes or develop additional supported living services in Barnsley. An important date to note is the supplier presentation briefing scheduled for 15th December 2025 at 13:00 via MS Teams, with a submission deadline for session attendance confirmation by 12:00 on 12th December 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the health and social care sectors, particularly those experienced in delivering community support services. SME and VCSE organisations might find this procurement especially advantageous as it aligns with their capacity and core capabilities. Participating businesses will have the chance to contribute to meaningful social impact by promoting independent living and inclusion for individuals within Barnsley—growing their footprint and reputation in the public sector. The procurement process signifies a concerted effort from Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council to enhance service provision through tailored, person-centred approaches, making it an appealing opportunity for capable providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Community and Supported Living Light Touch Framework - Pre-Market Engagement

Notice Description

The Council plans to conduct a procurement process to establish a framework of providers for Adult Community and Supported Living Services within the Barnsley Local Authority area. The framework is with regard to new service provision. The Framework supports adults in Barnsley to live independently in the community and focuses on the principles of maximising and sustaining independent living, choice, involvement and inclusion through person centred approaches that help individuals to live ordinary lives in the community of Barnsley. The Framework is for providers who want to support people in their own home and also providers who want to develop supported living services in Barnsley. A supplier presentation briefing session will be held on Monday 15th December at 13:00 via MS Teams. The session is expected to last no more than 1 hour. A maximum of two representatives per supplier organisation may attend the session. For further information, please download and review the Pre-Market Engagement - Document for Suppliers. To confirm attendance to the session, please complete and submit Appendix 1 via YORtender by the deadline of 12noon on 12/12/2025. Please note that the length of the framework has not yet been determined, this will be confirmed when the tender documents are published. The value and contract dates used within this notice are estimates and still to be confirmed.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=100333&TID=105587&B=

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e990
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077398-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85141000 - Services provided by medical personnel

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Dec 20252 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Katie Tomlinson
Contact Email
katietomlinson@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

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