Planning

Supported Accommodation Services for 16-25-year-olds in Barnsley

BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

12 Jan 2026 at 08:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is initiating a procurement process in the planning stage for "Supported Accommodation Services for 16-25-year-olds" in the Barnsley area. This falls under the Health and Social Work Services industry category, specifically addressing social work services with accommodation needs. The entire procurement activity is spearheaded under the auspices of a public authority functioning at a sub-central government level. The Council has organised a preliminary market engagement detailed in a notice published on 12th January 2026. Key milestone events include a supplier presentation briefing session scheduled for 4th February 2026, with the deadline for confirming attendance via the YORtender Portal set for noon on 28th January 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing high-quality, sustainable supported accommodation services. Ideal contenders include supported accommodation providers, housing developers, and social work professionals. Organisations and stakeholders within these domains are invited to engage and collaborate, with the prospect of influencing the future landscape of supported services for young people in Barnsley. The procurement method aims to foster substantial growth for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The contract period envisaged is from 6th February 2026 through 5th February 2027, providing ample opportunity for innovative contributors invested in enhancing care for young people transitioning toward independent living.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

Supported Accommodation Services for 16-25-year-olds in Barnsley

Notice Description

Are you a young persons supported accommodation provider in Barnsley, or looking to expand into the Borough? If so, Barnsley Council invites you to a pivotal event focused on shaping the future of supported accommodation services for young people aged 16 to 25 in Barnsley through collaboration. The event will be an opportunity to come together under a shared objective of developing high-quality, sustainable services for care leavers, young people in transition, and those requiring support as they move towards independent living in the Borough. This event is also open to organisations and stakeholders operating within young persons supported accommodation sector. The target audience for this event is supported accommodation providers, housing developers, social workers, commissioners, voluntary sector, and anyone interested in the future of supported accommodation for 16-25-year-olds For further information please download the pre-market engagement document available. The supplier presentation briefing session will be held face to face on 04/02/2026. In order to confirm attendance, please complete and return appendix 1 via the YORtender Portal by 12noon on 28/01/2026. Please disregard the estimated contract start and end date and contract values stated within the notice as this information is still to be confirmed.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=101555&TID=100106790&B=

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06035b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002095-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Feb 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Feb 2026 - 5 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
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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