---
title: "Independent Legal Advice in Barnsley"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060a90"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-21"
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# Independent Legal Advice in Barnsley

Buyer: BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060a90

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## Summary

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council has awarded a contract for the provision of independent legal advice services, focusing on preventing destitution and homelessness while promoting independence and well-being among Barnsley residents. The contract, titled "Independent Legal Advice in Barnsley," falls under the services category within the legal advisory and representation sector. The procurement process was completed without competition through a direct procurement method, adhering to a concession special regime. The contract, effective from 1st April 2026 until 31st March 2027, involves a gross value of £82,320 and was formalised on 15th January 2026. The supplier, South Yorkshire Refugee Law and Justice, is a small-to-medium enterprise (SME) located in Sheffield.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal advisory services, particularly those focusing on community support and advocacy. SMEs with a capacity for providing advice and representation services are well-suited to compete in similar tenders, as the contract underscores a commitment to supporting vulnerable populations within South Yorkshire. By engaging in contracts like this, businesses can leverage their expertise in legal services to broaden their market presence, enhance their reputation in the public sector, and contribute to meaningful community initiatives in the UK.

## Notice

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council (the Council) has procured a contract for the provision of an IAA-accredited service to provide independent legal advice to all residents of Barnsley. The aims of the service will be to: Provide independent mlegal advice to people in Barnsley, helping the community access support in order to prevent destitution and homelessness, while promoting independence and well-being.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005088-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £150,920 |

## 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 | SOUTH YORKSHIRE REFUGEE LAW AND JUSTICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2026 at 09:04 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005088-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005088-2026
  21st January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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