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Provision of the Refurbishment of Rock House Children's Home

BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

29 Apr 2026 at 15:01

Tender

05 Jan 2026 at 13:30

Summary of the contracting process

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council has concluded the procurement process for the refurbishment of Rock House Children's Home, located in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. The contract, awarded on 2nd April 2026, involves developing Rock House into a four-bedroom post-16 residential provision. This project supports the council’s Looked After Children strategy, encompassing construction work to create self-contained studio flats along with facilities to support staffed areas. The contract period is set from 6th April to 26th June 2026, with Creative Building Projects successfully awarded the contract. The competitive open procurement method was employed, with anticipated works categorised under the construction industry.

This project opens substantial opportunities for construction-related businesses with expertise in building refurbishment and residential provision developments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to participate, given the procurement's reserved participation for SMEs and VCSEs. With a focus on construction work, this tender presents chances for businesses specialising in building and refurbishment to showcase their capabilities. The procurement approach emphasised price competitiveness (80%) and quality (20%), rewarding efficiency and effectiveness in project delivery, establishing an excellent platform for qualified businesses looking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ff5a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039381-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£528,270 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
6 Apr 2026 - 26 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CREATIVE BUILDING PROJECTS

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