Tender

Provision of the Refurbishment of Rock House Children's Home

BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

05 Jan 2026 at 13:30

Summary of the contracting process

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council has initiated a tender for the refurbishment of Rock House Children's Home located in South Yorkshire under the industry category of construction and building refurbishment. This project involves transforming the facility into a four-bedroom residential provision tailored for post-16 Looked After Children, featuring self-contained studio flats and communal areas. Currently, the tender is in the active stage with a closing date for submissions set for 30th January 2026, and all enquiries must be submitted by 23rd January 2026. The procurement method is open competition, and it is classified as below threshold.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses in the construction sector, especially those specialising in refurbishment work. Companies that are SMEs or VCSEs are particularly encouraged to participate, as the project has reserved participation for these groups within South Yorkshire. With a total contract value grossing £676,800, potential bidders will be evaluated based on price (80%) and quality (20%), providing a balanced opportunity for businesses that can deliver high quality at competitive rates.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of the Refurbishment of Rock House Children's Home

Notice Description

Development of Rock House into a 4 bedroom post 16 residential provision to support the council's Looked After Children strategy. The works to 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ff5a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000313-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45210000 - Building construction work

45453100 - Refurbishment work

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Apr 2026 - 26 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

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
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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