---
title: "TB - Autism Plus"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-061516"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-061516.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-03"
---

# TB - Autism Plus

Buyer: BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-061516

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## Summary

The procurement process, facilitated by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, concluded with the awarding of the contract titled "TB - Autism Plus", focusing on community, social, and personal services. The initiative aims to support neurodivergent individuals of working age within Barnsley, specifically those economically inactive or struggling to access mainstream provisions. This project falls under the 'services' industry category, with procurement occurring directly below the threshold, without competition. The contract was awarded to BMBC as a supplier, based in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, with the contract period spanning from 20th June 2025 to 31st March 2026. The award date was noted as 3rd February 2026, marking the completion stage of this procurement process.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in services for neurodivergent populations, particularly those able to navigate the specific needs of economically inactive individuals in a regional setting. Service providers experienced in catering to potentially underserved groups, or those developing innovative approaches to inclusion and support for neurodivergence, are particularly well-suited for such contracts. Businesses focusing on expanding their footprint in the social services sector, especially in the South Yorkshire region, may find this contract type beneficial for strategic growth and service diversification.

## Notice

The provider will be specifically looking to support participants who are: Neurodivergent individuals of working age (16 years plus) from across the Barnsley area. Individuals who are struggling to access mainstream provision, or those that fall in between the gap of services. Individuals who have a diagnosis/ are seeking a diagnosis or suspect they have neurodivergent traits. The provider will support the following audience groups: *Economically Inactive individuals

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009331-2026 |
| 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 | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £50,000 |

## 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 | BMBC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2026 at 10:37 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009331-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009331-2026
  3rd February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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