--- title: "PRIOR INFORMATION NOTICE ONLY - Refurbishment of Rock House Children's Home" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e9e9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05e9e9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e9e9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e9e9.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2025-11-27" --- # PRIOR INFORMATION NOTICE ONLY - Refurbishment of Rock House Children's Home Buyer: BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e9e9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05e9e9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e9e9.json) ## Summary Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is in the planning stage of the procurement process for the refurbishment of Rock House Children's Home, categorized under "works" in the construction industry. The project involves converting Rock House into a four-bedroom residential provision for post-16 children, aligning with the council’s Looked After Children strategy. Key features of the project include the creation of self-contained studio flats with ensuite facilities, a staffed area, and communal spaces, with the contract following the JCT Standard Building Contract. The procurement is estimated to commence in April 2026, spanning an estimated 12-week period. The planned tender notice is anticipated to be issued in the week commencing 5th January 2026, covering Barnsley, South Yorkshire, within the United Kingdom. This tender represents significant growth opportunities for contractors specialising in refurbishment work, particularly within the public service sector. Businesses that can deliver comprehensive refurbishment solutions with a focus on building construction work will find this project well-suited to their capabilities. The engagement prior to the formal procurement process offers a chance to understand project requirements better and build relationships with the Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council. With an estimated contract value of £564,000, this project is especially appealing to regional contractors looking to expand their portfolio in public sector works. ## Notice The purpose of the event is to engage with the Contractor market prior to any procurement activity. The Council is seeking to tender to appoint a Contractor for the development of Rock House into a 4 bedroom post 16 residential provision to support the council's Looked After Children strategy. The works comprise of the creation of four self-contained studio flats, each with ensuite shower/WC and kitchenette and a staffed area including sleep-in room, office, WC/shower, laundry, plant and storage, plus a modest communal lounge/activity space and circulation. . Form of contract: JCT Standard Building Contract Estimated tender publication date: w/c 05/01/2026 Works commence: Estimated April 2026, Estimated 12-week contract ### Lot Information Lot 1 The purpose of the event is to engage with the Contractor market prior to any procurement activity. The Council is seeking to tender to appoint a Contractor for the development of Rock House into a 4 bedroom post 16 residential provision to support the council's Looked After Children strategy. The works comprise of the creation of four self-contained studio flats, each with ensuite shower/WC and kitchenette and a staffed area including sleep-in room, office, WC/shower, laundry, plant and storage, plus a modest communal lounge/activity space and circulation. . Form of contract: JCT Standard Building Contract Estimated tender publication date: w/c 05/01/2026 Works commence: Estimated April 2026, Estimated 12-week contract ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077563-2025 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Nov 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 5 Jan 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £564,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45210000 - Building construction work - 45453100 - Refurbishment work ## Release History - 27 Nov 2025 at 10:32 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077563-2025 ## Notice URLs - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=100364&B=UK - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/103835 - https://www.barnsley.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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