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title: "South Area Council Better Together"
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# South Area Council Better Together

Buyer: BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bf284c2f-a6a5-442f-9180-402477ceb90b

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## Summary

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council has completed a direct procurement process for the "South Area Council Better Together" project, focusing on health and social work services. The contract, valued at £35,000, has been awarded to Age UK Barnsley. The project will take place in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom, with the contract running from 17 January 2025 to 31 October 2026. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the award notice published on 16 January 2025. This tender aimed to address social isolation through a grant provided for related service activities.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the health and social care sector, particularly those experienced in services addressing social isolation. Companies that specialise in this field and entities like VCSEs (Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises) are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The direct award method indicates a streamlined process for suppliers who meet the specific requirements of such projects. Engaging in this procurement could help businesses build their portfolio and strengthen their reputation in the public sector.

## Notice

South Area Council Social isolation Grant

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/051dcda7-5126-4fbc-8654-e7919ff5b7bd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,000 |
| 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, 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 UK BARNSLEY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2025 at 15:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/051dcda7-5126-4fbc-8654-e7919ff5b7bd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/051dcda7-5126-4fbc-8654-e7919ff5b7bd
  16th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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