Planning

Labour Resource for Highways Construction Work

BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

28 Apr 2026 at 21:36

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council plans to procure labour resources for highways construction work, as detailed in the planned procurement notice dated 28 April 2026. The procurement process, currently in the planning stage, will support the day-to-day services of Highways and Engineering and is classified under the services category. The work will be carried out in South Yorkshire, United Kingdom, with the contract expected to start on 1 August 2028 and conclude by 31 December 2032. The Council, serving a sub-central government role, will manage this significant project with a gross budget of £5,760,000. Future notices are anticipated by 1 October 2027, indicating strategic opportunities for potential bidders.

This tender presents considerable growth opportunities for businesses specialising in commercial and industrial worker services, small plant, and tool supply. Such enterprises, particularly local SMEs, can leverage their expertise in highways construction to secure substantial business over the four-year contract period. Businesses with a focus on infrastructure services, skilled labour provision, and equipment supply are well-placed to compete effectively, contributing to sustainable development within South Yorkshire and establishing long-term business relationships with Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Labour Resource for Highways Construction Work

Notice Description

Supply of Labour Resource (and associated small plant and tools) to support the day to day services of Highways and Engineering.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068d5d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038872-2026
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98510000 - Services of commercial and industrial workers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 20272 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2028 - 31 Dec 2032 4-5 years
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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