Tender

The North Area Council Advice & Support Service

BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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TenderUpdate

09 Feb 2026 at 07:59

Tender

26 Jan 2026 at 09:30

Planning

28 Nov 2025 at 12:30

Summary of the contracting process

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is procuring a contract for "The North Area Council Advice & Support Service" to provide free and impartial welfare rights and advice to residents across Darton East, Darton West, Old Town, and St Helens in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. This procurement focuses on health and social work services and is conducted under the Light Touch Regime specified in the Procurement Act 2023, using an Open Procedure. The contract, valued at £330,000, will commence on 1st July 2026 for an initial term of 24 months, with a possible one-year extension. Key dates include the submission deadline of 2nd March 2026 and an enquiry period ending on 23rd February 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social support, health services, and community assistance. It is particularly suited for organisations that can deliver comprehensive welfare advice services and possess relevant experience in community support. The procurement encourages participation from SMEs and VCSEs and provides a platform to expand service offerings in the public sector. With an emphasis on quality and value, businesses capable of providing high-standard services at competitive pricing will find this a promising opportunity to enhance their portfolio and impact local communities positively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The North Area Council Advice & Support Service

Notice Description

The North Area Advice & Support Service, commissioned by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council (BMBC), is designed to provide free, confidential, and impartial welfare rights and advice to residents across the North Area, covering Darton East, Darton West, Old Town, and St Helens. The service aims to support individuals aged 16 and over with a wide range of issues, including debt, welfare benefits, housing, utilities, and employment, helping them to maintain independence and improve their wellbeing within their communities. To Continue this long-established service BMBC is looking to establish a contract with a single provider to undertake this service. This has been delivered in a range of community venues across the North area of Barnsley since 2015. The Contract will run for a period of 24 months (2 years), with the option to extend for 12 months (1 year). The Contract will commence 01st July 2026 for a period of 24 months (2 years). The services being procured, fall within the below threshold Light Touch Regime as defined in the Procurement Act 2023 and associated regulations. This regime applies to certain social, health, and related services and offers flexibility in the design of the procurement process. This procurement process will be conducted using the Open Procedure, a single-stage process under the Procurement Act 2023. All interested suppliers are invited to submit a full tender in response to this ITT. Under the Open Procedure, bidders will provide all required tender documentation in one stage.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Renewal: An optional extension may be applied if required, commencing on 1st July 2028 for a period of 12 months (one year). This extension will be exercised at the sole discretion of the Authority and will be subject to satisfactory performance and continued service requirements.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=100429&TID=105681&B=

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eb01
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011204-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

85100000 - Health services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312310 - Guidance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£330,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£330,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 2026Today
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
9 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2029-02-26

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
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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