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Gateway Plaza Office Conversion

BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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12 May 2026 at 10:32

Summary of the contracting process

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council has completed a procurement process for the conversion of Level 6 at Gateway Plaza into an Adult Learning suite. This project falls under the construction industry category and was managed through a limited procurement method due to its status as a below-threshold competition. The contract, titled "Gateway Plaza Office Conversion," was designed to deliver a modern, accessible, and compliant facility. The procurement process culminated in an award to O&P Construction Services, an SME based in Rotherham, with the contract commencing on 27th April 2026 and concluding on 28th August 2026. This project emphasises construction work as the main procurement category, and the primary location of the works is in Barnsley, South Yorkshire.

The contract represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction, particularly those familiar with public sector projects and educational facility conversions. It highlights the potential for growth in the construction sector by engaging in public works that demand high compliance standards and innovative designs. SMEs, like O&P Construction Services, that possess the agility and expertise in handling such specific conversion projects, stand to benefit significantly. Businesses experienced in liaising with public authorities and delivering projects within the United Kingdom's regulatory frameworks are well-positioned to pursue similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Gateway Plaza Office Conversion

Notice Description

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council (the Council) is looking to establish a contract with a Provider to undertake works to convert Level 6 at Gateway Plaza into an Adult Learning suite, delivering a modern, accessible and compliant facility.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069679
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043368-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,109,143 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Apr 2026 - 28 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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

O&P CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

Further Information

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