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26-27 Canva Enterprise

BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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13 Mar 2026 at 10:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "26-27 Canva Enterprise" contract, initiated by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council located in South Yorkshire, has reached the award stage. The contract concerns the public authority's acquisition of Canva Enterprise services to enhance visual content creation, collaboration and publishing. This procurement falls under the industry category of IT services, specifically consulting, software development, internet and support, with delivery concentrated in the United Kingdom. This direct procurement method without competition was conducted below the threshold and officially awarded on 4th January 2026, with the project set to run until 4th January 2027.

This tender presents valuable business growth opportunities, particularly for enterprises specialising in IT services focused on creative digital solutions. Businesses in the field of software development and design platforms can leverage this contract to expand their market reach and enhance service offerings through collaboration with a sub-central government public authority. Canva UK Operations Limited, identified as the supplier, is effectively positioned to fulfil the contract through its expertise as a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), showcasing that organisations with niche capabilities and operational flexibility are well-suited to compete for similar government procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

26-27 Canva Enterprise

Notice Description

Canva Enterprise offers us to create, collaborate and publish high quality and impact visual content with a secure platform designed for large organisations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066968
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022776-2026
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£31,680 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

CANVA UK OPERATIONS

Further Information

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