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Specialist Supported Living for Autistic Adults - Support Provider (Dillington Mews)

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

15 Jul 2026 at 13:16

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

03 Jun 2026 at 14:17

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

04 Feb 2026 at 17:00

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

15 Dec 2025 at 15:00

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is looking to establish a contract for a Specialist Supported Living Service for autistic adults, operating from Dillington Mews within the Barnsley Borough, South Yorkshire. As of the latest updates, the procurement stage is complete, with the contract awarded to the supplier 'Turning Point'. The contract will commence on 1st October 2026 and run for five years, with the possibility of an extension for an additional two years, contingent on satisfactory performance. The open procurement method was employed, and the process focused on health and social work services, with a total potential contract value over its lifetime approximated at £3,264,331.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health and social care sector, particularly those specialising in support services for individuals with autism. With an estimated annual expenditure of £466,333, organisations capable of delivering high-quality, person-centred support to maintain tenancies and develop independent living skills could thrive. Companies well-suited to compete in this environment would include those experienced in supported living services, especially those offering tailored, inclusive environments that integrate seamlessly into community settings. Additionally, the capability to provide flexible support in response to changing needs is crucial for ongoing contract success. The tender framework also supports the involvement of SMEs and organisations committed to delivering community-enhancing services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Specialist Supported Living for Autistic Adults - Support Provider (Dillington Mews)

Notice Description

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council (the Council) is looking to establish a contract with a single provider to undertake a specialist Supported Living Service for autistic adults, designed to provide high quality, person centred support that enables individuals to successfully maintain their own tenancy, develop independent living skills, and move on to independent living within the community when appropriate. The Service will operate from Dillington Mews, a specialist community based property within the Barnsley Borough, offering an inclusive and safe environment that supports people to thrive in their home and wider community. The Block element represents the core service the Council commits to purchasing each year, ensuring a continuous waking staff presence 24 hours a day, every year. This forms the stable foundation of the service model, providing guaranteed support for individuals. The Spot element represents any additional one to one support required to meet individuals assessed needs and this requirement may increase or decrease as individual tenants' needs change. This is an hourly rate which may increase or decrease over the life time of the contract as individual tenants' needs change. The estimated number of spot hours per week is 209 hours (Jan 2026). The Council's estimated annual expenditure is PS466,333, with a projected total contract value of approximately PS3,264,331. This is broken down by the following estimates; Block Contract = PS209,770 per annum Spot Contract = PS256,563 per annum The contract value is an approximate estimate and is supplied solely for tendering purposes. It should not be regarded as a projection of future spend or a guarantee of actual expenditure over the contract term. The Contract will commence 01st October 2026. The Contract will run for a period of 60 months (5 years), with the option to extend for a further 24 months (2 years).This extension will be exercised at the sole discretion of the Authority and will be subject to satisfactory performance and continued service requirements.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Renewal: The Contract will run for a period of 60 months (5 years), with the option to extend for a further 24 months (2 years). 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=100947&TID=100106192&B=

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f5ea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066764-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,264,331 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,264,331 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£3,230,310 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£3,230,310 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
23 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
3 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2033-02-04

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

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

Turning Point

Further Information

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