---
title: "Provision of the Refurbishment of Rock House Children's Home"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ff5a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-29"
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# Provision of the Refurbishment of Rock House Children's Home

Buyer: BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ff5a

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## Summary

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council has concluded the procurement process for the refurbishment of Rock House Children's Home, located in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. The contract, awarded on 2nd April 2026, involves developing Rock House into a four-bedroom post-16 residential provision. This project supports the council’s Looked After Children strategy, encompassing construction work to create self-contained studio flats along with facilities to support staffed areas. The contract period is set from 6th April to 26th June 2026, with Creative Building Projects successfully awarded the contract. The competitive open procurement method was employed, with anticipated works categorised under the construction industry.

This project opens substantial opportunities for construction-related businesses with expertise in building refurbishment and residential provision developments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to participate, given the procurement's reserved participation for SMEs and VCSEs. With a focus on construction work, this tender presents chances for businesses specialising in building and refurbishment to showcase their capabilities. The procurement approach emphasised price competitiveness (80%) and quality (20%), rewarding efficiency and effectiveness in project delivery, establishing an excellent platform for qualified businesses looking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts.

## Notice

Development of Rock House into a 4 bedroom post 16 residential provision to support the council's Looked After Children strategy. The works to 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039381-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 Apr 2026 - 26 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £564,000 |
| Lots value | £564,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £528,270 |

## 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 | CREATIVE BUILDING PROJECTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45210000 - Building construction work
- 45453100 - Refurbishment work

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2026 at 15:01 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039381-2026
- 5 Jan 2026 at 13:30 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000313-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039381-2026
  29th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000313-2026
  5th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=100280&TID105535&B=
- https://www.barnsley.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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