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Principal Towns Investment Phase 4 - programme development and Full Business Case

BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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24 Mar 2026 at 15:36

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Principal Towns Investment Phase 4 – programme development and Full Business Case," conducted by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, has reached the award stage as of 24th March 2026. The tender, which falls under the services category, involves business development consultancy services and is located in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom. This direct procurement method was executed below threshold without competition, reflecting the specific requirements of the council. Thrive Economics Ltd has been awarded the contract beginning 16th March 2026 and ending 31st January 2027, with a gross value of £53,488 and a net amount of £44,573. The development of the Full Business Case is set to encompass the themes of Phase 4, thus facilitating strategic investment in Barnsley’s principal towns.

The awarded contract offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in economic consultancy and business case development. Thrive Economics Ltd, an SME based in Wakefield, demonstrates the potential for smaller enterprises to secure public sector contracts that support regional development and infrastructural investments. Businesses with expertise in liaising with local government bodies, offering business consultancy services, and delivering strategic economic insights would be well-suited to apply for similar tenders. The direct procurement method highlights a streamlined process that could attract enterprises seeking to leverage specialised skills in a niche market without the need for extensive competition.

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Notice Title

Principal Towns Investment Phase 4 - programme development and Full Business Case

Notice Description

Full Business Case development for Principal Towns Phase 4, creating 3 x FBC's to cover the scope of the Phase 4 themes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06730e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026948-2026
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

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£44,573 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 31 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

THRIVE ECONOMICS

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