Planning

PRIOR INFORMATION NOTICE ONLY - Refurbishment of Rock House Children's Home

BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

27 Nov 2025 at 10:32

Summary of the contracting process

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is in the planning stage of the procurement process for the refurbishment of Rock House Children's Home, categorized under "works" in the construction industry. The project involves converting Rock House into a four-bedroom residential provision for post-16 children, aligning with the council’s Looked After Children strategy. Key features of the project include the creation of self-contained studio flats with ensuite facilities, a staffed area, and communal spaces, with the contract following the JCT Standard Building Contract. The procurement is estimated to commence in April 2026, spanning an estimated 12-week period. The planned tender notice is anticipated to be issued in the week commencing 5th January 2026, covering Barnsley, South Yorkshire, within the United Kingdom.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for contractors specialising in refurbishment work, particularly within the public service sector. Businesses that can deliver comprehensive refurbishment solutions with a focus on building construction work will find this project well-suited to their capabilities. The engagement prior to the formal procurement process offers a chance to understand project requirements better and build relationships with the Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council. With an estimated contract value of £564,000, this project is especially appealing to regional contractors looking to expand their portfolio in public sector works.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PRIOR INFORMATION NOTICE ONLY - Refurbishment of Rock House Children's Home

Notice Description

The purpose of the event is to engage with the Contractor market prior to any procurement activity. The Council is seeking to tender to appoint a Contractor for the development of Rock House into a 4 bedroom post 16 residential provision to support the council's Looked After Children strategy. The works comprise of the creation of four self-contained studio flats, each with ensuite shower/WC and kitchenette and a staffed area including sleep-in room, office, WC/shower, laundry, plant and storage, plus a modest communal lounge/activity space and circulation. . Form of contract: JCT Standard Building Contract Estimated tender publication date: w/c 05/01/2026 Works commence: Estimated April 2026, Estimated 12-week contract

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of the event is to engage with the Contractor market prior to any procurement activity. The Council is seeking to tender to appoint a Contractor for the development of Rock House into a 4 bedroom post 16 residential provision to support the council's Looked After Children strategy. The works comprise of the creation of four self-contained studio flats, each with ensuite shower/WC and kitchenette and a staffed area including sleep-in room, office, WC/shower, laundry, plant and storage, plus a modest communal lounge/activity space and circulation. . Form of contract: JCT Standard Building Contract Estimated tender publication date: w/c 05/01/2026 Works commence: Estimated April 2026, Estimated 12-week contract

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e9e9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077563-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45210000 - Building construction work

45453100 - Refurbishment work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£564,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Jan 20261 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jane Lee
Contact Email
janelee2@barnsley.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01226770770

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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