Planning

Traffic Management Services

BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

28 Apr 2026 at 21:42

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is undertaking a procurement process for the provision of Traffic Management Services, intended to ensure day-to-day traffic safety for highways, street lighting, drainage works, and specialist event management for Barnsley FC on match days. Located in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, within the United Kingdom, this tender falls under the services category and is currently in the planning stage as of 28th April 2026. The process, above-threshold and legalised by UKPGA 2023/54, anticipates further notice on 1st October 2027, with the contract period starting from 1st March 2028 to 29th February 2032. The gross contract value is estimated at £2,400,000.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in traffic control services, with a suitability for SMEs clearly identified. Ideal participants include companies experienced in providing comprehensive traffic management and safety solutions for large-scale events and infrastructure projects. With a substantial budget and an extended contract period, successful bidders can enhance their business growth by securing long-term engagement with a public authority. Businesses looking to expand their operations in the South Yorkshire region might find this contract particularly appealing, leveraging their expertise to support municipal developments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Traffic Management Services

Notice Description

Provision of traffic management services - providing day to day traffic safety and management for Highways, Street Lighting, Drainage works and specialist Event TM for Barnsley FC on Match Days

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068d5e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038873-2026
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

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

63712700 - Traffic control services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £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 Mar 2028 - 29 Feb 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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