---
title: "UKSPF - Down2U"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0646a9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-04"
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# UKSPF - Down2U

Buyer: BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0646a9

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "UKSPF - Down2U" contract was handled by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, located in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. This contract falls into the community and social services category, with the procurement stage finalised under the tags 'award' and 'contract' on 4th February 2026. The procurement method was direct, below the threshold without competition. The contract's duration is set from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, with a total value of £48,000. The project is aimed at supporting individuals with poor physical health and chronic pain into and within the workforce, spread across five cohorts each handling around eight participants.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in community or social services, especially those with experience in support programmes for health-impaired individuals seeking employment. SMEs like BMBC, which was awarded the contract, exemplify the type of businesses poised for success with such projects. The contract not only aids in business growth through financial inflow but also enhances company credibility by contributing positively to social outcomes. The supportive, health-driven focus aligns well with organisations prioritising social impact and workforce engagement, providing a fertile ground for businesses with expertise in healthcare, social services, and welfare projects.

## Notice

The provider will be supporting participants who have poor physical health, MSK issues and chronic pain which is a health barrier for them looking and staying in work. 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: * Unemployed individuals who we are working with to progress into work. * Participants in work who we are supporting to progress in work

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009858-2026 |
| 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 | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 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

- 4 Feb 2026 at 11:09 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009858-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009858-2026
  4th February 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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