Planning

Adult Day Opportunities

BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

28 Apr 2026 at 21:55

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is planning a procurement process for "Adult Day Opportunities" in South Yorkshire, United Kingdom. This tender focuses on the provision of social work services during the day, evenings, and weekends, delivering outcomes specified in individual care plans and providing respite for carers. The procurement is currently at the planning stage with a pipeline notice published on 28 April 2026. The communication is expected to be released by 29 June 2026. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1 November 2026 and end on 31 October 2032, with an overall value of £6,560,776 gross, and is above the threshold. The process involves a framework agreement and falls within the services category.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth in the social care sector, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses operating in care, support, and other related services could significantly benefit from participating in this procurement, as it demands specialised service delivery catered to diverse client needs. The planned framework agreement presents a structured pathway for long-term business engagement with Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, enhancing prospects for sustained economic growth and development within the region. Suitable businesses should prepare to address the specific requirements in adult day services, demonstrating expertise in delivering care solutions that align with individual support plans.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Adult Day Opportunities

Notice Description

Incudes the provision of care/support and activities during the day, evenings and weekends for the purpose of delivering the outcomes specified in the individual's care and support plan and to provide respite to the carer

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068d5f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038875-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,467,314 £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
29 Jun 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2032 Over 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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