---
title: "UKSPF - Autism Plus 25/26"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0646b5"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-04"
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# UKSPF - Autism Plus 25/26

Buyer: BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0646b5

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## Summary

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council has completed a direct procurement process for services under the project titled "UKSPF - Autism Plus 25/26". This project targets unemployed individuals, those in work seeking progression, and neurodivergent individuals in the Barnsley area who may not fit standard provisions or require additional support. The contract, with a total gross value of £110,000 GBP, was awarded to BMBC, an SME based in Doncaster. The procurement falls under the "Other community, social and personal services" category and is aligned with Barnsley’s commitment to enhance support for its residents. The contract commenced on 1st April 2025, concluding on 31st March 2026, within the UKE region in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in social services, particularly those with expertise in supporting neurodivergent populations. Firms offering innovative solutions for employment assistance and workforce integration could benefit from engaging with councils like Barnsley, particularly in similar future contracts. Businesses capable of delivering tailored, person-centred support services would be particularly well-suited to compete for such tenders, potentially expanding their footprint in public sector contracts and contributing to impactful community development initiatives.

## Notice

Support customers who are; Unemployed individuals who we are working with to progress into work. * Participants in work who we are supporting to progress in work. * 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009882-2026 |
| 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 | £110,000 |

## 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 11:33 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009882-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009882-2026
  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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