---
title: "Principal Towns Investment Phase 4 - programme development and Full Business Case"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06730e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-24"
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# Principal Towns Investment Phase 4 - programme development and Full Business Case

Buyer: BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06730e

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Principal Towns Investment Phase 4 – programme development and Full Business Case," conducted by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, has reached the award stage as of 24th March 2026. The tender, which falls under the services category, involves business development consultancy services and is located in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom. This direct procurement method was executed below threshold without competition, reflecting the specific requirements of the council. Thrive Economics Ltd has been awarded the contract beginning 16th March 2026 and ending 31st January 2027, with a gross value of £53,488 and a net amount of £44,573. The development of the Full Business Case is set to encompass the themes of Phase 4, thus facilitating strategic investment in Barnsley’s principal towns.

The awarded contract offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in economic consultancy and business case development. Thrive Economics Ltd, an SME based in Wakefield, demonstrates the potential for smaller enterprises to secure public sector contracts that support regional development and infrastructural investments. Businesses with expertise in liaising with local government bodies, offering business consultancy services, and delivering strategic economic insights would be well-suited to apply for similar tenders. The direct procurement method highlights a streamlined process that could attract enterprises seeking to leverage specialised skills in a niche market without the need for extensive competition.

## Notice

Full Business Case development for Principal Towns Phase 4, creating 3 x FBC's to cover the scope of the Phase 4 themes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026948-2026 |
| 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 | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Mar 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £44,573 |

## 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 | THRIVE ECONOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2026 at 15:36 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026948-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026948-2026
  24th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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