Supply & Fitting of Tyres & Tyre Management Service

Description: The Council is looking to establish a contract with a single Provider capable of delivering a suitable solution for the provision of tyres and associated services for vehicles maintained by the Council, predominantly at the Smithies Depot in Barnsley but at all sites throughout the borough.

Summary: Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is currently in the tender stage for procuring a contract titled "Supply & Fitting of Tyres & Tyre Management Service". This procurement falls under the industry category of tyre repair, fitting, and supply services, geared towards the Council's fleet of vehicles across Barnsley, South Yorkshire. The procurement adopts an open procedure, facilitating broad participation, and is valued at £1.2 million. The deadline for tender submissions has been extended to 2nd February 2026 at 12 noon. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 11th May 2026 and last until 10th May 2028, with the possibility of two optional one-year extensions, potentially extending the contract until 2030.

Penistone Area Council Green Spaces Maintenance and Clean up Service

Description: The council is looking to procure a supplier to provide professional horticultural and landscaping expertise to deliver on a schedule of work that will support the area to continue to present well maintained, clean and tidy green spaces for the benefit of all who live, work in or visit the area

Summary: Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking to engage a supplier for the "Penistone Area Council Green Spaces Maintenance and Clean up Service". This procurement is categorised under services within the environmental industry, specifically focusing on grounds maintenance and landscaping. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with an open procurement method that supports below-threshold competition. Interested parties should note that the submission deadline is set for 23rd January 2026, following an enquiry period ending on 12th January 2026. The services are to be delivered in the Penistone area of Barnsley, South Yorkshire, with the contract commencing on 1st April 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2027, subject to potential extensions.

Supply & Fitting of Tyres & Tyre Management Service

Description: The Council is looking to establish a contract with a single Provider capable of delivering a suitable solution for the provision of tyres and associated services for vehicles maintained by the Council, predominantly at the Smithies Depot in Barnsley but at all sites throughout the borough.

Summary: Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is currently in the tender stage for procuring a contract titled "Supply & Fitting of Tyres & Tyre Management Service". This procurement falls under the industry category of tyre repair, fitting, and supply services, geared towards the Council's fleet of vehicles across Barnsley, South Yorkshire. The procurement adopts an open procedure, facilitating broad participation, and is valued at £1.2 million. The deadline for tender submissions has been extended to 2nd February 2026 at 12 noon. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 11th May 2026 and last until 10th May 2028, with the possibility of two optional one-year extensions, potentially extending the contract until 2030.

Specialist Supported Living for People with Autism - Pre-Market Engagement

Description: Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council (the Council) seeks to engage with service providers in relation to the provision of a support provider for supported living for autistic adults at Dillington Mews in Barnsley. Dillington Mews is a 6-person purpose built supported living service for autistic adults. Each of the unit is a single person apartment. There is a separate staff office. The service is currently staffed 24/7 with additional 1:1 commissioned for individual need as necessary. The commissioning intention is that the outcome of this market engagement will feed into a procurement exercise in early 2026. This may result in a contract commencement in the autumn of 2026. A supplier presentation briefing session will be held on Thursday 22nd January 2026 at 14:00 via MS Teams. The session is (read more...)

Summary: Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a specialist supported living service intended for autistic adults. The project, located at Dillington Mews in Barnsley, aims to provide a comprehensive support system for a 6-person purpose-built accommodation with 24/7 staffing and additional one-on-one support as needed. This pre-market engagement will inform a subsequent procurement exercise planned for early 2026, with the contract potentially commencing in autumn 2026. The procurement relates to services in the health and social work sector, with a preliminary estimated contract value of £1,000,000. Businesses can participate in an online supplier presentation session via MS Teams on 22nd January 2026, and need to confirm their attendance by 21st January 2026.

South Area Council Advice Sessions - Pre-Market Engagement

Description: The Council is intending to undertake a procurement exercise for a welfare advice service in the South Area of Barnsley. In order to help inform such an exercise, the Council in undertaking this pre-market engagement stage to explore what is available and seek feedback and guidance from the supply market. The potential requirement will be around: * Delivery of a welfare advice service accessible to residents in the wards in the South Area i.e. Wombwell, Darfield, Hoyland Milton and Rockingham. * Delivery of face to face drop in sessions at community venues within each of the aforementioned wards. * Delivery of a service that enables residents to obtain advice and support on a plethora of topics including but not limited to welfare, benefits, employment, power of attorney, etc. (read more...)

Summary: Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is undertaking a pre-market engagement process for the potential procurement of welfare advice services in the South Area of Barnsley, including Wombwell, Darfield, Hoyland Milton, and Rockingham. This engagement is part of the planning stage, reflecting the Council's intention to procure services in the health and social work industry. The Council aims to understand the market better and seek input from suppliers before the formal tendering begins. Suppliers' feedback and responses are solicited by 8 January 2026, with future notices anticipated by 9 February 2026. The contract period is expected to commence on 1 July 2026 and run through 30 June 2029, with an estimated value of £264,000.

Universal Community Stop Smoking Service

Description: Barnsley Council wishes to commission a stop smoking service that will be provided by a single or lead provider. The service prevents people from smoking, assisting people to quit, and protect people from harms caused by second-hand smoke.

Summary: Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is overseeing a tender for the "Universal Community Stop Smoking Service," classified under the health services industry category. The contract aims to commission a stop smoking service in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, provided by a single or lead provider to assist individuals in quitting smoking and mitigating second-hand smoke exposure. The procurement process is currently at the award stage under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), with the contracting period scheduled from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2030. The procurement follows a limited method, which does not entail prior public competition, as outlined in the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. Interested parties had until 22 January 2025 to make representations during the standstill period, before the contract's final award decision.

North Area Council Welfare Advice Service - Pre-Market Engagement Questionnaire

Description: The Council is intending to undertake a procurement exercise for a welfare advice service in the North Area of Barnsley. In order to help inform such an exercise, the Council in undertaking this pre-market engagement stage to explore what is available and seek feedback and guidance from the supply market. The potential requirement will be around: - Delivery of a welfare advice service accessible to residents in the wards in the North Area i.e. Darton East, Darton West, Old Town and St Helens. - Delivery of drop in sessions at community venues within each of the aforementioned wards. - Delivery of a service that enables residents to obtain advice and support on a plethora of topics including but not limited to welfare, benefits, employment, power of attorney, etc. (read more...)

Summary: The Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for delivering welfare advice services in the North Area of Barnsley. This preliminary market engagement seeks input from the supply market, aiming to explore available services and gather feedback. The project encompasses the delivery of welfare advice and support to residents in wards such as Darton East, Darton West, Old Town, and St Helens, with services including guidance on welfare, benefits, and employment. The initiative plans to host drop-in sessions at community venues within these areas. Suppliers are encouraged to submit feedback through a Pre-Market Engagement Questionnaire due by 12th December 2025, ensuring the chosen provider holds the Advice Quality Standard (AQS).

PRIOR INFORMATION NOTICE ONLY - Refurbishment of Rock House Children's Home

Description: The purpose of the event is to engage with the Contractor market prior to any procurement activity. The Council is seeking to tender to appoint a Contractor for the development of Rock House into a 4 bedroom post 16 residential provision to support the council's Looked After Children strategy. The works comprise of the creation of four self-contained studio flats, each with ensuite shower/WC and kitchenette and a staffed area including sleep-in room, office, WC/shower, laundry, plant and storage, plus a modest communal lounge/activity space and circulation. . Form of contract: JCT Standard Building Contract Estimated tender publication date: w/c 05/01/2026 Works commence: Estimated April 2026, Estimated 12-week contract

Summary: Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is in the planning stage of the procurement process for the refurbishment of Rock House Children's Home, categorized under "works" in the construction industry. The project involves converting Rock House into a four-bedroom residential provision for post-16 children, aligning with the council’s Looked After Children strategy. Key features of the project include the creation of self-contained studio flats with ensuite facilities, a staffed area, and communal spaces, with the contract following the JCT Standard Building Contract. The procurement is estimated to commence in April 2026, spanning an estimated 12-week period. The planned tender notice is anticipated to be issued in the week commencing 5th January 2026, covering Barnsley, South Yorkshire, within the United Kingdom.

Community and Supported Living Light Touch Framework - Pre-Market Engagement

Description: The Council plans to conduct a procurement process to establish a framework of providers for Adult Community and Supported Living Services within the Barnsley Local Authority area. The framework is with regard to new service provision. The Framework supports adults in Barnsley to live independently in the community and focuses on the principles of maximising and sustaining independent living, choice, involvement and inclusion through person centred approaches that help individuals to live ordinary lives in the community of Barnsley. The Framework is for providers who want to support people in their own home and also providers who want to develop supported living services in Barnsley. A supplier presentation briefing session will be held on Monday 15th December at 13:00 via MS Teams. The session is expected to last (read more...)

Summary: The Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "Community and Supported Living Light Touch Framework - Pre-Market Engagement." This tender falls under the services category, focusing on health and social work services, particularly supporting adults to live independently within the Barnsley Local Authority area. The procurement process is aimed at establishing a framework with providers who can deliver either support for individuals in their own homes or develop additional supported living services in Barnsley. An important date to note is the supplier presentation briefing scheduled for 15th December 2025 at 13:00 via MS Teams, with a submission deadline for session attendance confirmation by 12:00 on 12th December 2025.

Children's Activities Framework - Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) & Great Childhoods Ambition (GCA)

Description: The Council is intending to undertake a procurement exercise for children's activities including Holidays Activities & Food (HAF) and Great Childhood's Ambition (GCA). In order to help inform such an exercise, the Council in undertaking this pre-market engagement stage to explore what is available in the market, seeking feedback and guidance from providers. There will be 2 supplier presentation briefing sessions held on Wednesday 17th December at 11:00 and 13:30. Each session is expected to last no more than 1 hour. A maximum of two representatives per supplier organisation may attend either session. For further information, please download and review the Pre-Market Engagement - Document for Suppliers. To confirm attendance to one of the sessions, please complete and submit Appendix 1 by the deadline of 12noon on 15/12/2025. (read more...)

Summary: Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is planning to initiate a procurement process titled "Children's Activities Framework – Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) & Great Childhoods Ambition (GCA)". This upcoming tender falls under the services category and focuses on children's holiday-camp and daycare services in the United Kingdom. The current stage is in the planning phase, with pre-market engagement activities scheduled, including two supplier presentation sessions on 17th December 2025. Interested suppliers must submit the necessary documentation by noon on 15th December 2025, with future notices and more details expected on 16th December 2025. The estimated contract value is £3,000,000, covering a period from December 2026 to November 2028.