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title: "Provision of South Area Council - Tackling Social Isolation & Loneliness in the South Area"
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# Provision of South Area Council - Tackling Social Isolation & Loneliness in the South Area

Buyer: BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a7e28eec-4365-4904-9ab0-14de1a496e8f

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## Summary

The Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking tenders for a project titled "Provision of South Area Council - Tackling Social Isolation & Loneliness in the South Area." This initiative focuses on providing services to reduce loneliness and isolation among older individuals (50 years and above) residing in the South Area Council's four wards. Classified under the health and social work services sector, this procurement follows an open procedure, with the tender period having ended on 25th June 2021. The awarded contract, valued at approximately £180,000, commenced on 1st September 2021 and will run until 31st August 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSEs) that specialise in health, social care, and community services. Companies that can demonstrate a capability to enhance the security, independence, and overall well-being of older adults, particularly those at risk of social isolation, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with this project not only allows for business growth but also contributes positively to community welfare.

## Notice

The South Area Council via Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council (The Council) is looking to commission a provider to deliver a service that addresses loneliness and isolation amongst older people aged 50 years plus living in the four wards that make up the South Area Council. The service should complement existing service provision, increase the security, independence and health and wellbeing of older people at risk of, or experiencing loneliness and isolation and provide recovery and resilience support to the South community. For further information, download the tender documentation via YORtender.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1e3a343-8e8e-4412-a7ed-7b777b5050eb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £179,905 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 18 Aug 2021 at 12:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1e3a343-8e8e-4412-a7ed-7b777b5050eb
- 26 May 2021 at 14:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9648559f-679b-48de-b4e4-840a11b15b4b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1e3a343-8e8e-4412-a7ed-7b777b5050eb
  18th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9648559f-679b-48de-b4e4-840a11b15b4b
  26th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=22c2b161-28be-eb11-810c-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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