Planning

Summer Refresh 26/27 - Road Passenger Transport Services for Children & Adults

BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

28 Apr 2026 at 18:16

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, based in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, is currently in the planning stage for a public procurement process titled "Summer Refresh 26/27 - Road Passenger Transport Services for Children & Adults." This tender falls under the services category, specifically special-purpose road passenger transport services, and is expected to take place across various routes within the UKE31 region. The procurement process is governed by UKPGA legislation 2023/54 and aims for a significant contract period running from 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2027. The procurement will surpass threshold values, with an estimated gross amount of £7,200,000. Interested parties should note the future notice date set for 1 July 2026.

This procurement process provides robust opportunities for companies involved in special-purpose road passenger transport services, especially those with an interest in catering to children and adults. The Council explicitly welcomes Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to participate, thus fostering business growth within the region. As this tender involves a substantial financial commitment and a year-long contract, businesses with expertise in transport logistics, fleet management, and customer service geared towards children's and adults' transport needs would be well-positioned to compete effectively. Companies based in or familiar with the United Kingdom's regional dynamics, particularly those offering innovative solutions to passenger transport, could capitalise on this opportunity to expand their service portfolio and establish a strong partnership with Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Summer Refresh 26/27 - Road Passenger Transport Services for Children & Adults

Notice Description

Road Passenger Transport Services for Children & Adults across various routes

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068d59
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038864-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
TLE31 Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham
Local Authority
Barnsley
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Barnsley North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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