Award

UKSPF - Down2U

BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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04 Feb 2026 at 11:09

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "UKSPF - Down2U" contract was handled by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, located in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. This contract falls into the community and social services category, with the procurement stage finalised under the tags 'award' and 'contract' on 4th February 2026. The procurement method was direct, below the threshold without competition. The contract's duration is set from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, with a total value of £48,000. The project is aimed at supporting individuals with poor physical health and chronic pain into and within the workforce, spread across five cohorts each handling around eight participants.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in community or social services, especially those with experience in support programmes for health-impaired individuals seeking employment. SMEs like BMBC, which was awarded the contract, exemplify the type of businesses poised for success with such projects. The contract not only aids in business growth through financial inflow but also enhances company credibility by contributing positively to social outcomes. The supportive, health-driven focus aligns well with organisations prioritising social impact and workforce engagement, providing a fertile ground for businesses with expertise in healthcare, social services, and welfare projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKSPF - Down2U

Notice Description

The provider will be supporting participants who have poor physical health, MSK issues and chronic pain which is a health barrier for them looking and staying in work. 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: * Unemployed individuals who we are working with to progress into work. * Participants in work who we are supporting to progress in work

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0646a9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009858-2026
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
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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