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title: "Provision of Engagement, Personalised Support and Employment Activation for Pathways to Work"
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# Provision of Engagement, Personalised Support and Employment Activation for Pathways to Work

Buyer: BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f67c2751-2d2c-41d9-9476-7fbc55804d3c

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## Summary

The public procurement process titled "Provision of Engagement, Personalised Support and Employment Activation for Pathways to Work" was managed by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council and falls under the industry category of recruitment services. It covers various groups including individuals economically inactive due to ill-health or caring responsibilities, young adults at risk, and other vulnerable groups. The contract process is in the award stage, with the award made on 1st April 2025. The procurement method was an open procedure, suitable for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs). The tender was applicable in Yorkshire and the Humber, with a total contract value of £900,000 and a period spanning from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2029.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the recruitment services and community support sectors. Firms specialising in employment activation, personalised support, and community engagement are well-suited to compete, especially those in Yorkshire and the Humber. With a focus on helping vulnerable groups and young adults, businesses with expertise in social and personal services, as well as assessment centre services, are likely to thrive. Additionally, SMEs and VCSEs can benefit from this procurement due to its inclusivity provisions, providing a platform for growth and extended market reach within the public sector.

## Notice

Engagement, Personalised Support and Employment Activation for Pathways to Work. LOT 1: Individuals currently economically inactive due to ill-health LOT 2: Individuals currently economically inactive due to caring responsibilities LOT 3: Young adults (aged 18-24) at risk of not entering the labour market LOT 4: Other vulnerable groups

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e1467ee-1cae-4be3-b3bd-0d268bdac80d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £900,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £900,000 |
| 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | SOUTH YORKSHIRE HOUSING ASSOCIATION; ST GILES TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services
- 79635000 - Assessment centre services for recruitment
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2025 at 14:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e1467ee-1cae-4be3-b3bd-0d268bdac80d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e1467ee-1cae-4be3-b3bd-0d268bdac80d
  1st October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=90478&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/103835
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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