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Enterprising Barnsley and DMC websites

BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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03 Feb 2026 at 23:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council entails the "Provision of Enterprising Barnsley and DMC websites support" in the region of South Yorkshire. This process has reached the award stage, with the contract finalised on 1st November 2025, and running until 31st October 2026. The procurement, categorised under 'goods', involves software packages and information systems, with a direct procurement method termed as "Below threshold - without competition". The contract, valued at £44,400 gross, has been awarded to We Are Awesome Ltd, a local SME based in Barnsley. The initiative supports the digital infrastructure of Enterprising Barnsley and the Digital Media Centre (DMC).

This tender presents several opportunities for business growth, primarily for SMEs specialising in software and digital services. Companies operating in the software package and information systems industry, particularly those with expertise in website development and support, are well-suited for such opportunities. The focus on enhancing local digital platforms like Enterprising Barnsley and DMC means that businesses with locally relevant experience can leverage this to further their portfolio. Moreover, the procurement process favoured an SME, indicating a potential interest in supporting smaller, regionally based enterprises, providing a competitive advantage to those positioned within South Yorkshire.

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Notice Title

Enterprising Barnsley and DMC websites

Notice Description

Provision of Enterprising Barnsley and DMC websites support

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061601
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009719-2026
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
£37,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 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
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

WE ARE AWESOME

Further Information

Notice Documents

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