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Provision of Drug and Alcohol Related Death Review and Surveillance System

BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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03 Feb 2026 at 23:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process in question involves Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, located in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, acting as the buying organisation. They have awarded a contract for the "Provision of Drug and Alcohol Related Death Review and Surveillance System" to Quality Education Solutions Ltd T/A QES, based in London. This initiative falls under the industry category of software package and information systems. The procurement was conducted via a direct method, under a below-threshold process without competition. The contract spans from 1 November 2025 to 31 October 2028, with the procurement stage now marked as 'Award'.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in software and information systems development. As the contracted supplier, Quality Education Solutions Ltd, classified as an SME, exemplifies the advantage smaller firms can have in securing public authority contracts. Businesses that excel in delivering technological solutions, particularly those capable of developing specialised surveillance and review systems, would be well-suited to engage in similar tenders. This contract suggests a governmental interest in innovative solutions for sociopolitical issues, indicating potential future opportunities in this sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Drug and Alcohol Related Death Review and Surveillance System

Notice Description

Provision of Drug and Alcohol Related Death Review and Surveillance System/ software

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061602
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009720-2026
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
£42,513 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 2028 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

QUALITY EDUCATION SOLUTIONS LTD T/A QES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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