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Provision of the Consultancy services for Health on the High Street Food and Beverage

BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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16 Apr 2026 at 09:57

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council involves the provision of consultancy services for a food and beverage options study as part of the Health on the High Street and Alhambra refurbishment in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. The procurement process was executed using a direct method, below the threshold, meaning it was awarded without competition. Fox Insights, a Bicester-based SME, has been selected as the supplier to deliver these services. The contract is currently active and spans from 1 April 2026 to 1 April 2027, with a gross contract value of £27,375. This falls under the services category and covers consultancy related to research and development.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for growth for consultancy businesses specialising in research and development services, particularly those with expertise in the food and beverage sector. As the procurement method involved direct awarding, businesses that nurture strong relationships with contracting authorities like Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council may find similar opportunities. Given the focus on refurbishment projects and consultancy, firms with experience in related sectors stand well-positioned to benefit from such projects in Barnsley and similar regions.

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Notice Title

Provision of the Consultancy services for Health on the High Street Food and Beverage

Notice Description

The appointment of a food and beverage consultant to carry out an options study as part of Health on the High Street/ Alhambra refurbishment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0683dd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034561-2026
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£27,375 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 1 Apr 2027 1-2 years
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

FOX INSIGHTS

Further Information

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