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title: "Provision of goods through the Local Welfare Assistance Scheme (Waiver)"
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buyer: "BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Provision of goods through the Local Welfare Assistance Scheme (Waiver)

Buyer: BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4aeae9bc-6a80-4143-8bee-43157250aca8

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## Summary

The Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council has completed a tender process for the "Provision of goods through the Local Welfare Assistance Scheme (Waiver)", primarily necessitated by heightened demand for household goods amidst the Covid-19 pandemic. This procurement falls under the category of "Other community, social and personal services" and was situated in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom. The tender was active until September 1, 2020, and the resultant contract began on October 1, 2020, running until March 31, 2021, with a total contract value of £100,000. The procurement method used for this process was categorized as ‘Other’.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the provision of community support goods, particularly those capable of delivering swiftly in emergency situations. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, as the council is keen to partner with agile suppliers who can respond effectively to the needs of vulnerable populations in Barnsley. Companies with experience in social service delivery and those that can demonstrate capacity to meet the demands outlined in the contract may find this tender particularly advantageous for growth in their operations.

## Notice

Emergency circumstances The LWA provides a limited range of household goods to assist vulnerable people in genuine need to live safely in the community. The scheme is experiencing increased demand because of the impact of Covid 19. There is therefore a need to make a further short-term arrangement that will allow the scheme to continue to function and meet increased demand.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dddcd27-2a4d-40eb-ac51-a1a50898295b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S70 2DR |
| 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 | ARGOS BUSINESS SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 15 Oct 2020 at 11:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dddcd27-2a4d-40eb-ac51-a1a50898295b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dddcd27-2a4d-40eb-ac51-a1a50898295b
  15th October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.yortender.co.uk

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