---
title: "School Improvement Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ac41"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-03"
---

# School Improvement Services

Buyer: BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ac41

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## Summary

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council has completed the procurement process for "School Improvement Services" under the direct procurement method, which did not involve competition due to it being below the threshold. The contract was awarded to HCAT Trading as Tykes Teaching Alliance, a supplier classified as an SME. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Education and training services" and took place in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. The contract commenced on 1st April 2026 and will conclude on 31st March 2028, with the contract details published on 3rd June 2026. This process was conducted under the UK legislation 2023/54 and involved a light-touch regime.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and developmental services to engage with local authorities and expand their market presence. The collaboration with Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council offers a platform to showcase expertise in improving school services through innovative CPD and leadership support strategies. Companies that can deliver effective educational services, particularly those focused on staff development and school improvement initiatives, would find this tender highly beneficial for fostering business growth within the educational sector.

## Notice

Tykes Teaching School Alliance are currently working with our schools using a range of CPD and local leaders to support their improvement and developmental strategies within their roles.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052269-2026 |
| 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 | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £180,000 |

## 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 | HCAT TRADING AS TYKES TEACHING ALLIANCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2026 at 10:52 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052269-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052269-2026
  3rd June 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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