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22/04/25 SPS - Socrates

BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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24 Apr 2026 at 11:09

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council awarding a contract for psychological assessment work related to Children in Care (CIC) to Socrates Psychological Services. The procurement method used was direct and below the threshold, executed without competition. The process is now in the award stage, with the contract set to start on 1st May 2026 and conclude on 3rd May 2027. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically health and social work services, situated within the United Kingdom.

This tender provides a significant business opportunity, particularly for companies that specialise in psychological services and assessments. Socrates Psychological Services, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME), has been awarded the contract valued at £35,000, showcasing how niche expertise in psychological assessment can secure government contracts. Businesses operating in the health and social work sector, especially those adept in psychological services, would find similar opportunities for collaboration with sub-central government authorities like Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

22/04/25 SPS - Socrates

Notice Description

Psychological assessment work in support of CIC

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068a99
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037534-2026
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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,166 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Contract Period
1 May 2026 - 3 May 2027 1-2 years
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

SOCRATES PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES

Further Information

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