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Personalised Support & Employment Activation

BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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16 Jun 2026 at 12:16

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Personalised Support & Employment Activation" project by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council has reached the award stage. This project aims to provide employability support in Barnsley, under the Department for Work and Pensions' Economic Inactivity initiative. The procurement method used was direct, below the threshold without competition, which suggests a more streamlined process. The contract was signed on 1st May 2026, with a period running from 18th May 2026 to 31st March 2027. The total contract value is £134,198. This initiative falls under the services category with a focus on community action programmes, located in Barnsley, South Yorkshire.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in employment activation and community support services, particularly SMEs, as evidenced by the supplier St Giles Trust being awarded the contract. Businesses in the service sector focusing on social impact initiatives can leverage such contracts to expand their community engagement and contribute to local economic growth. Companies with expertise in providing personalised employability support and those familiar with government economic initiatives would be particularly well-suited to engage in similar future tenders. Such contracts not only open revenue streams but also allow businesses to demonstrate their commitment to community development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Personalised Support & Employment Activation

Notice Description

To deliver employability support in Barnsley under the Department for Work and Pensions Economic Inactivity.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b5ea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056631-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85322000 - Community action programme

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£134,198 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
18 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

ST GILES TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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