---
title: "TB - Down2U"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-061555"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-061555.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-03"
---

# TB - Down2U

Buyer: BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-061555

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## Summary

The procurement process for "TB - Down2U" was managed by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, targeting the provision of community-focused services. The contract was awarded on 3rd February 2026 and involves the delivery by BMBC, a supplier based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. The project aims to assist economically inactive individuals in progressing into employment, collaborating with the council's Employment and Skills staff to ensure positive outcomes and engagement. This contract, valued at £48,000, was procured directly without competition, classified under "Other community, social and personal services," and spans from 1st June 2025 to 31st March 2026.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in community development and social services, particularly those with experience in workforce integration and skills enhancement. Companies capable of delivering tailored support to economically inactive individuals would find this project ideally suited to their expertise. While the procurement method was direct, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a focus on similar services would be well-positioned for future opportunities in this domain, highlighting the potential growth in public sector collaboration.

## Notice

The provider is required to deliver a minimum of 5 cohorts with approximately 8 people attending each cohort. The provider will support the following audience groups: * Economically Inactive individuals who we are working with to progress into work. All referrals will be made/approved via BMBC. The Provider will work with BMBC's Employment and Skills staff to ensure participants have a positive customer journey and that regular attendance is achieved.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009442-2026 |
| 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 | 1 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 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 | £48,000 |

## 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 13:04 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009442-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009442-2026
  3rd February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.barnsley.gov.uk
- https://www.down2uhealthandwellbeing.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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