---
title: "Programme Support for Tech Town"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0668e8"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-12"
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# Programme Support for Tech Town

Buyer: BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0668e8

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Programme Support for Tech Town" was managed by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, a sub-central government public authority located in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom. This contract aimed to commission a provider for interim programme support following the launch of Tech Town in February 2026. The process involved direct procurement and was completed below the competition threshold, hence without competition. The procurement dealt with general management consultancy services and culminated in an award to Human Engine, a supplier based in Aylesbury. The contract is active, runs from 18th February 2026 to 30th June 2026, and has a gross value of £30,000.

This tender presents promising opportunities for businesses specialising in management consultancy, as it involves significant organisational and governance delivery work for a technological programme. Small and medium enterprises or consultancies with expertise in programme management and project administration would be ideally positioned to compete in similar opportunities. The procurement method used underscores the chance for direct engagement with public authorities like Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, enhancing visibility and strengthening business growth potential in delivering public sector services.

## Notice

Commission a Provider to deliver three months of interim programme support for Tech Town, enabling the programme to move at pace into early delivery following its national launch on Monday 2nd February 2026. This support includes establishing governance, delivery structures, an outcomes framework, project strands, meeting administration, and producing a handover and evaluation report.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022559-2026 |
| 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 | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 18 Feb 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £25,000 |

## 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 | HUMAN ENGINE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79411000 - General management consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2026 at 16:44 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022559-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022559-2026
  12th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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