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Independent Legal Advice in Barnsley

BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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21 Jan 2026 at 09:04

Summary of the contracting process

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council has awarded a contract for the provision of independent legal advice services, focusing on preventing destitution and homelessness while promoting independence and well-being among Barnsley residents. The contract, titled "Independent Legal Advice in Barnsley," falls under the services category within the legal advisory and representation sector. The procurement process was completed without competition through a direct procurement method, adhering to a concession special regime. The contract, effective from 1st April 2026 until 31st March 2027, involves a gross value of £82,320 and was formalised on 15th January 2026. The supplier, South Yorkshire Refugee Law and Justice, is a small-to-medium enterprise (SME) located in Sheffield.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal advisory services, particularly those focusing on community support and advocacy. SMEs with a capacity for providing advice and representation services are well-suited to compete in similar tenders, as the contract underscores a commitment to supporting vulnerable populations within South Yorkshire. By engaging in contracts like this, businesses can leverage their expertise in legal services to broaden their market presence, enhance their reputation in the public sector, and contribute to meaningful community initiatives in the UK.

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Notice Title

Independent Legal Advice in Barnsley

Notice Description

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council (the Council) has procured a contract for the provision of an IAA-accredited service to provide independent legal advice to all residents of Barnsley. The aims of the service will be to: Provide independent mlegal advice to people in Barnsley, helping the community access support in order to prevent destitution and homelessness, while promoting independence and well-being.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060a90
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005088-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£150,920 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 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
Katie Sykes
Contact Email
katiesykes@barnsley.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01226000000

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

SOUTH YORKSHIRE REFUGEE LAW AND JUSTICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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