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UKSPF - Autism Plus 25/26

BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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04 Feb 2026 at 11:33

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council has completed a direct procurement process for services under the project titled "UKSPF - Autism Plus 25/26". This project targets unemployed individuals, those in work seeking progression, and neurodivergent individuals in the Barnsley area who may not fit standard provisions or require additional support. The contract, with a total gross value of £110,000 GBP, was awarded to BMBC, an SME based in Doncaster. The procurement falls under the "Other community, social and personal services" category and is aligned with Barnsley’s commitment to enhance support for its residents. The contract commenced on 1st April 2025, concluding on 31st March 2026, within the UKE region in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in social services, particularly those with expertise in supporting neurodivergent populations. Firms offering innovative solutions for employment assistance and workforce integration could benefit from engaging with councils like Barnsley, particularly in similar future contracts. Businesses capable of delivering tailored, person-centred support services would be particularly well-suited to compete for such tenders, potentially expanding their footprint in public sector contracts and contributing to impactful community development initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKSPF - Autism Plus 25/26

Notice Description

Support customers who are; Unemployed individuals who we are working with to progress into work. * Participants in work who we are supporting to progress in work. * Neurodivergent individuals of working age (16 years plus) from across the Barnsley area. * Individuals who are struggling to access mainstream provision, or those that fall in between the gap of services. * Individuals who have a diagnosis/ are seeking a diagnosis or suspect they have neurodivergent traits.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0646b5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009882-2026
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
£110,000 £100K-£500K

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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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