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title: "Summer Refresh 26/27 - Road Passenger Transport Services for Children & Adults"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068d59"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-28"
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# Summer Refresh 26/27 - Road Passenger Transport Services for Children & Adults

Buyer: BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068d59

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## Summary

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, based in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, is currently in the planning stage for a public procurement process titled "Summer Refresh 26/27 - Road Passenger Transport Services for Children & Adults." This tender falls under the services category, specifically special-purpose road passenger transport services, and is expected to take place across various routes within the UKE31 region. The procurement process is governed by UKPGA legislation 2023/54 and aims for a significant contract period running from 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2027. The procurement will surpass threshold values, with an estimated gross amount of £7,200,000. Interested parties should note the future notice date set for 1 July 2026.

This procurement process provides robust opportunities for companies involved in special-purpose road passenger transport services, especially those with an interest in catering to children and adults. The Council explicitly welcomes Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to participate, thus fostering business growth within the region. As this tender involves a substantial financial commitment and a year-long contract, businesses with expertise in transport logistics, fleet management, and customer service geared towards children's and adults' transport needs would be well-positioned to compete effectively. Companies based in or familiar with the United Kingdom's regional dynamics, particularly those offering innovative solutions to passenger transport, could capitalise on this opportunity to expand their service portfolio and establish a strong partnership with Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council.

## Notice

Road Passenger Transport Services for Children & Adults across various routes

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038864-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 | TLE31 Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2026 at 18:16 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038864-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038864-2026
  28th April 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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