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title: "Short Breaks DPS Call Off 25-26 - Stride Theatre"
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# Short Breaks DPS Call Off 25-26 - Stride Theatre

Buyer: BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bc7f15b5-0bd0-4fd1-ba6a-8aa0876f1475

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council has culminated in the award of the "Short Breaks DPS Call Off 25-26 - Stride Theatre" contract, focusing on community-based short breaks for families with disabled children in Barnsley, within the Yorkshire and Humber region. The industry category associated with this contract is social work and related services, and it has reached the award stage. The procurement process used a selective method under a restricted procedure, catering specifically to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs). The contract period extends from 1 April 2025 to 30 September 2026, with a total estimated value allocation of £61,400.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in providing social services, particularly those focused on community engagement and inclusion of disabled individuals. Companies with expertise in social work services and experience in managing disability support programmes would find this contract appealing. Furthermore, organisations classified as SMEs and VCSEs, which have a keen interest in expanding their service offerings in the region, could leverage this contract to reinforce their market presence and drive business growth. The buyer, Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, offers a stable partnership avenue for such entities, particularly given its role in fostering community services. Stride Theatre, a large-scale supplier, has been awarded the contract, underscoring the importance of established experience and capacity in meeting the demands of such provision.

## Notice

This is an awarded call off from the original short breaks DPS DN495935. Provision of community based short breaks, in Barnsley, for families with disabled children, aligned to the DPS agreement, service specification and detail outlined in the call off agreement. Please note that the values included within the notice are estimated allocations for the call off period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0a4dad0-0e73-4569-bee3-2b97868d2855 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £61,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £61,400 |
| 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 | STRIDE THEATRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 16 Oct 2025 at 10:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0a4dad0-0e73-4569-bee3-2b97868d2855

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0a4dad0-0e73-4569-bee3-2b97868d2855
  16th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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