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TB - Down2U

BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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03 Feb 2026 at 13:04

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "TB - Down2U" was managed by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, targeting the provision of community-focused services. The contract was awarded on 3rd February 2026 and involves the delivery by BMBC, a supplier based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. The project aims to assist economically inactive individuals in progressing into employment, collaborating with the council's Employment and Skills staff to ensure positive outcomes and engagement. This contract, valued at £48,000, was procured directly without competition, classified under "Other community, social and personal services," and spans from 1st June 2025 to 31st March 2026.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in community development and social services, particularly those with experience in workforce integration and skills enhancement. Companies capable of delivering tailored support to economically inactive individuals would find this project ideally suited to their expertise. While the procurement method was direct, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a focus on similar services would be well-positioned for future opportunities in this domain, highlighting the potential growth in public sector collaboration.

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Notice Title

TB - Down2U

Notice Description

The provider is required to deliver a minimum of 5 cohorts with approximately 8 people attending each cohort. The provider will support the following audience groups: * Economically Inactive individuals who we are working with to progress into work. All referrals will be made/approved via BMBC. The Provider will work with BMBC's Employment and Skills staff to ensure participants have a positive customer journey and that regular attendance is achieved.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061555
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009442-2026
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£48,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
Spencer Wileman
Contact Email
spencerwileman@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

BMBC

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