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Planning

07 Aug 2026 at 11:01

Summary of the contracting process

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for an integrated Carers Support and Prevention Service. This project is classified under the health and social work services industry category and will be carried out in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, UK. The council is conducting a pre-market engagement exercise to gauge market capacity and gather feedback before finalising the service design. Important upcoming dates include a deadline on 1st September 2026 for confirming attendance to a supplier briefing session, with the session to be held on 9th September 2026. The procurement is intended to foster early intervention and community support, aiding unpaid carers and addressing social isolation.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations specialising in health and social care services. Businesses with expertise in delivering community-based support and those capable of administering grants and prevention services for adults would find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities. Participation in the pre-market engagement exercise allows companies to influence service design and align their offerings with the council's objectives, potentially leading to future contract awards starting from April 2027.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Barnsley Carers Support and Prevention Service

Notice Description

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is considering a future procurement exercise for an integrated Carers Support and Prevention Service. Prior to making any decision regarding procurement, the Council wishes to undertake a pre-market engagement exercise to understand market capacity, gather feedback and inform the future design of services. The Council is seeking views on a proposed model that brings together: Support for unpaid carers. Administration of the Barnsley Carers Grant. Low level prevention services for adults Early intervention and community based support to reduce loneliness, social isolation and escalation of need. Following review of these responses, the Council will hold a supplier presentation briefing session in order to: Further explain the intended procurement exercise and the requirements Facilitate discussions around the shaping of the requirements This supplier presentation briefing session will be held via face to face in person on 9th September 2026 from 9:30am, with all suppliers wishing to participate in the exercise. The session is expected to last no more than 3 hours. A maximum of two representatives per supplier organisation may attend. For further information please download the Pre-Market Engagement - Document for Suppliers. In order to confirm attendance, please return appendix 1 of the Pre-Market Engagement document by 12noon on 01/09/2026. Please note that the final value and contract duration are not yet confirmed and will be published when the tender documentation is advertised.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=108035&TID=100113103&B=

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06def9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075237-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Sep 20265 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2027 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

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