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title: "Day Care Opportunities - Age UK"
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# Day Care Opportunities - Age UK

Buyer: BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2bb4a90e-855f-4f25-a850-7f4b5b008505

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## Summary

The public procurement process, led by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, was focused on delivering day care opportunities for individuals over 65 years with assessed care needs under the Care Act. The contract, entitled "Day Care Opportunities - Age UK", falls under the health and social work services sector, specifically targeting the Yorkshire and the Humber region in the United Kingdom. This direct award procurement followed a direct method, and while the procurement stage has been completed, it initially culminated with the contract's initiation on 1st April 2023, continuing through to 31st July 2026. The contract was valued at approximately £412,212.29, reflecting the council's commitment to enhancing community care services. The award, made to Age UK, was published on 12th May 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in health and social work services to engage with local government initiatives aimed at supporting vulnerable populations. Companies with expertise in providing elder care services, and those registered as SMEs or VCSEs, would find this contract beneficial for expanding their business within the public sector. The focus on improving lifestyles and offering respite for carers further offers avenues for businesses dedicated to social impact and community service. This contract highlights the potential for nurturing long-term business relationships with municipal bodies like Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council.

## Notice

Day Opportunities services are for people aged over 65 years who have assessed care needs under the Care Act. The aim is to promote healthy lifestyles, reduce isolation, stimulate interest and regain skills to promote and increase independence. Also to provide respite for the carer.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4f8dad8-355f-40dc-a598-9ac8c65f30b6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £412,212 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £412,212 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S70 2TA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE33 Barnsley |
| Local authority | Barnsley |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Barnsley North |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 12 May 2025 at 08:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4f8dad8-355f-40dc-a598-9ac8c65f30b6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4f8dad8-355f-40dc-a598-9ac8c65f30b6
  12th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.barnsley.gov.uk

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