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Business Rates forecasting 2026

BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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03 Feb 2026 at 23:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council for the project titled "Business Rates forecasting 2026". This procurement falls under the industry category of software package and information systems, with the location specified as South Yorkshire, United Kingdom. The procurement stage has reached completion with the contract being awarded on 29th January 2026. The procurement method used was direct, below the threshold, and without competition. The contract has a value of £38,520 gross and runs until 28th January 2029.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses specialising in software development for forecasting and management systems. The contract, awarded to Inform CPI Ltd, indicates a demand for innovative and effective software solutions in public administration. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in business rates and software systems could find similar tenders beneficial to expand their client base within the public sector. The procurement process, designed to provide local government entities with essential software tools, represents a significant opportunity for businesses seeking to enhance their presence in the governmental tech sector.

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Notice Title

Business Rates forecasting 2026

Notice Description

Provision of Business Rates forecasting software

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061600
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009718-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£32,100 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Jan 2026 - 28 Jan 2029 3-4 years
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
James Morris
Contact Email
jamesmorris1@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

INFORM CPI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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