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title: "Elsecar Heritage Centre Masterplanning"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e82b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-11-25"
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# Elsecar Heritage Centre Masterplanning

Buyer: BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e82b

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## Summary

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council has completed the procurement process titled "Elsecar Heritage Centre Masterplanning," with a focus on advisory architectural services. The aim was to consolidate existing masterplans and strategies into a renewed document that guides service delivery and future funding opportunities for the Elsecar Heritage Centre in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. The procurement, identified with ID 74469, was conducted through a direct method, described as 'below threshold - without competition,' and reached the award stage with the contract active between 18th November 2025 and 31st March 2026, with potential extensions up to 30th September 2026. The contract, awarded to Purcell, a large-scale supplier based in York, is valued at £47,970 GBP.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in architectural advisory services, particularly those with a focus on heritage site development. Companies that can contribute to the strategic vision of blending historical significance with economic growth potential are well-suited for such initiatives. Engaging with projects like this allows businesses to position themselves as key contributors to regional development plans, enhancing their portfolio and expanding their network within public sector procurement. The masterplanning project highlights opportunities for collaboration with local authorities like Barnsley Council, which is dedicated to fostering cultural and economic revitalisation through their strategic initiatives.

## Notice

Barnsley Council wishes to review and consolidate previous masterplans, funding applications and visions for Elsecar into a refreshed strategic document to guide service delivery and future funding opportunities. This masterplan will provide a high-level vision involving internal and external stakeholders and encompass both Elsecar Heritage Centre and its relationship within the locality. It will recognise the multi-functional purpose of the site as one of high historic value, local pride and income generation for Barnsley Council and the local economy.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076794-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £47,970 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PURCELL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71210000 - Advisory architectural services

## Release History

- 25 Nov 2025 at 11:46 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076794-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076794-2025
  25th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.barnsley.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.purcelluk.com

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