This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

20 Jul 2026 at 17:01

Planning

12 Feb 2026 at 22:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council has initiated a public procurement process to appoint a Development Management Organisation (DMO) for The Seam Phase 2 programme. This active tender seeks to engage a DMO capable of providing integrated management support for key development elements, including a hotel, Campus Square public realm, and the National Centre for Digital Technology (NCDT). The procurement is conducted through an open procedure and is categorized under services, with specific focus on hotel, construction, and consultancy sectors in South Yorkshire, UK. The tendering process is currently active with a submission deadline set for 11th September 2026, and the enquiry period concludes on the 14th August 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in hotel development, construction, and management consultancy. Companies with expertise in managing complex, mixed-use regeneration projects are particularly well-suited to compete. The contract offers a substantial project amounting to a gross value of £600,000, with potential business extensions via two additional 12-month periods. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate. This opportunity allows participating businesses to significantly expand their portfolio and influence within the strategic public development sector in the UK.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Appointment of a Development Management Organisation

Notice Description

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking to appoint a suitably experienced client side Development Management Organisation (DMO) to provide specialist, integrated development management support for The Seam Phase 2 programme. The appointment will support the planning, co-ordination and delivery of key project elements consisting of a hotel development, Campus Square public realm, and the National Centre for Digital Technology (NCDT).

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/068458-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
11 Sep 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
30 Apr 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Nov 2026 - 15 Nov 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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