Planning

The Seam Phase 2.1 Appointment of a Development Management Organisation

BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

12 Feb 2026 at 22:00

Summary of the contracting process

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process related to the appointment of a Development Management Organisation for "The Seam Phase 2.1" project. This initiative focuses on complex, mixed-use regeneration programmes including hotel development. Located in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, the procurement falls within the industry categories of hotel, restaurant, retail trade services, and construction work for leisure-related buildings. A preliminary market engagement notice was published on 12th February 2026, and stakeholders are invited to engage by 30th March 2026. Future tender notices are expected by 30th April 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses with expertise in business and management consultancy, hotel services, construction, and retail trade services. The Council aims to understand the market's capacity to deliver on the regeneration project's ambitious objectives, particularly emphasising hotel development and related services. This contract, valued at up to £600,000, is above the threshold, providing a significant growth opportunity for businesses in the mentioned sectors to demonstrate their capabilities in complex project management and service delivery. Companies skilled in various aspects of hospitality, consultancy, and construction within the UK will be well-suited to compete effectively as potential partners in this strategic development.

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Notice Title

The Seam Phase 2.1 Appointment of a Development Management Organisation

Notice Description

For the avoidance of doubt - this is a pre-market engagement exercise in order to gather information from the supply market. This stage is not a tendering exercise. The Council intends to undertake a procurement exercise for a Development Management Organisation (DMO) with proven expertise in complex, mixed use regeneration programmes which includes hotel development. To inform this process, the Council is carrying out a premarket engagement exercise to understand the capability of the supply market and to seek feedback that will shape the subsequent procurement approach.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=102775&TID=100107986&B=

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065363
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013198-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45212000 - Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants

55000000 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

55100000 - Hotel services

55110000 - Hotel accommodation services

55120000 - Hotel meeting and conference services

55130000 - Other hotel services

55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services

55900000 - Retail trade services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Apr 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Beth Taylor
Contact Email
bethtaylor@barnsley.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 12260000

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

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