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Programme Support for Tech Town

BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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12 Mar 2026 at 16:44

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Programme Support for Tech Town" was managed by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, a sub-central government public authority located in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom. This contract aimed to commission a provider for interim programme support following the launch of Tech Town in February 2026. The process involved direct procurement and was completed below the competition threshold, hence without competition. The procurement dealt with general management consultancy services and culminated in an award to Human Engine, a supplier based in Aylesbury. The contract is active, runs from 18th February 2026 to 30th June 2026, and has a gross value of £30,000.

This tender presents promising opportunities for businesses specialising in management consultancy, as it involves significant organisational and governance delivery work for a technological programme. Small and medium enterprises or consultancies with expertise in programme management and project administration would be ideally positioned to compete in similar opportunities. The procurement method used underscores the chance for direct engagement with public authorities like Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, enhancing visibility and strengthening business growth potential in delivering public sector services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Programme Support for Tech Town

Notice Description

Commission a Provider to deliver three months of interim programme support for Tech Town, enabling the programme to move at pace into early delivery following its national launch on Monday 2nd February 2026. This support includes establishing governance, delivery structures, an outcomes framework, project strands, meeting administration, and producing a handover and evaluation report.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0668e8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022559-2026
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

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

CPV Codes

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
18 Feb 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 1-6 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

HUMAN ENGINE

Further Information

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