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15 Jul 2026 at 15:30

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13 Mar 2026 at 10:31

Summary of the contracting process

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council has completed the procurement of Regulatory Services Software, titled "APP - Regulatory Services Software." This initiative falls under the IT services industry category, specifically concerning consulting, software development, Internet, and support services. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, below the threshold without competition, and aimed at enhancing regulatory functions across several operational areas. The contract was awarded to Civica UK Ltd and the period of this contract extends from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The gross contract value is £86,552.01, taking into account a VAT correction. The software addresses various regulatory needs across South Yorkshire, UK, including functions like health and safety, pollution control, and safeguarding.

This tender presents numerous growth opportunities for businesses specialising in regulatory software solutions and IT consulting services. It is particularly beneficial for large-scale IT service providers capable of delivering comprehensive regulatory infrastructure across public sector entities. The contract's focus on diverse regulatory applications suggests that businesses with expertise in legal compliance software and neighbourhood services will be well-suited to compete for similar procurements in future. Engaging with this sector can help businesses expand within the public authority market, especially those aiding local councils in upgrading their digital infrastructure to bolster community safety initiatives.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

APP - Regulatory Services Software

Notice Description

Regulatory Services use the database for regulatory functions including food, health and safety, pollution control, nuisance investigation, trading standards, licensing, animal health and dog warden work. Safer Neighbourhoods Service use APP for recording, triage, risk assessment and subsequent management of individual cases relating to Anti-Social Behaviour; Environmental Crime; Private and Public Sector Housing Enforcement or Disrepair; safeguarding; supporting individuals and neighbourhoods.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06696b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066937-2026
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
Large

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
£72,126 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20264 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 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

CIVICA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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