Planning

Day Opportunities Framework For Adults

BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

02 Feb 2026 at 14:00

Summary of the contracting process

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for a Day Opportunities Framework for Adults. The contract is focused on providing services within the health and social work industry, specifically daycare services, located in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom. The preliminary market engagement notice was published on 2 February 2026, with an engagement milestone scheduled for 9 February 2026. Interested service providers can attend a briefing session on Microsoft Teams scheduled for 11 February 2026. The procurement is structured as a framework agreement aimed at offering services that enhance well-being, increase independence, and provide benefits both to service users and their carers.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in health and social work services, particularly those experienced in providing adult daycare services. The outlined framework is expected to run from 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2032, with a total estimated value of £5,467,314. Businesses, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to engage in this procurement process, as the framework is suitable for these entities, fostering competitive participation in delivering community-focused services that align with Barnsley's strategic goals in adult care. The pre-market engagement and subsequent tendering process are ideal for companies looking to expand their service offerings and enhance their community presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Day Opportunities Framework For Adults

Notice Description

The council is intending to undertake a procurement exercise for a Day Opportunities Framework contract for adults in Barnsley and is undertaking this pre-market engagement to inform service providers of this intention. Day opportunities services for adults will benefit those people attending the services by improving their well-being, increasing their independence, preventing social isolation, developing new skills and ensuring people have access to their community assets, reducing the need to travel. For carers, day opportunities services will enable the carer to take a break from their caring role and engage in activities that promote their own wellbeing. This provider presentation briefing session will be held on Microsoft Teams with all providers interested in tendering to be on the framework. The session is expected to last one hour. A maximum of two representatives per service provider organisation may attend. Date: 11 February 2026 Time: 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Venue: Microsoft Teams In order to register attendance, please complete and return appendix 1 of the Pre-Market Engagement Document by 12noon on Monday 9th February.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=102352&TID=100107569&B=

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061449
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008990-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

85312100 - Daycare services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,467,314 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Feb 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2032 Over 5 years
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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