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School Improvement Services

BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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03 Jun 2026 at 10:52

Summary of the contracting process

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council has completed the procurement process for "School Improvement Services" under the direct procurement method, which did not involve competition due to it being below the threshold. The contract was awarded to HCAT Trading as Tykes Teaching Alliance, a supplier classified as an SME. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Education and training services" and took place in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. The contract commenced on 1st April 2026 and will conclude on 31st March 2028, with the contract details published on 3rd June 2026. This process was conducted under the UK legislation 2023/54 and involved a light-touch regime.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and developmental services to engage with local authorities and expand their market presence. The collaboration with Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council offers a platform to showcase expertise in improving school services through innovative CPD and leadership support strategies. Companies that can deliver effective educational services, particularly those focused on staff development and school improvement initiatives, would find this tender highly beneficial for fostering business growth within the educational sector.

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Notice Title

School Improvement Services

Notice Description

Tykes Teaching School Alliance are currently working with our schools using a range of CPD and local leaders to support their improvement and developmental strategies within their roles.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ac41
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052269-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
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

HCAT TRADING AS TYKES TEACHING ALLIANCE

Further Information

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