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Day Opportunities Framework for Adults
Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council · Local authority
In brief
Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council was looking for suppliers for care and healthcare work. Bidding has closed and no award has been published yet.
It is a framework worth up to £5,467,314 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.
The contract runs for 4 years, up to 6 years with extensions, starting 1 November 2026.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
What the notice says
Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council (the Council) is undertaking this procurement to establish a multi‑provider Framework for the delivery of a Day Opportunities for Adults. The procurement is being conducted under the Light Touch Regime in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, reflecting the nature of the services and the need for a proportionate and flexible approach. The Council is seeking to establish a Light Touch Flexible Framework Agreement with Multiple Providers to deliver services as part of the Day opportunities service. The services delivered under this Framework comprise the provision of day services and day opportunities, including structured activities provided during the day, evenings and/or weekends, designed to meet the assessed needs and outcomes identified within an individual's Care and Support Plan. These services are delivered outside of the Service User's home and are intended to promote wellbeing, independence, social inclusion, and personal development. For the avoidance of doubt, this Framework does not include services that would ordinarily be classified as domiciliary care, home care, or personal care services delivered within a Service User's home. For further information please download and review the tender pack.
Timeline
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 008990-2026
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 064360-2026
About the buyer
Barnsley Metropolitan Borough CouncilLast 12 months
Procurements
147Awards
88Suppliers it has used most for care
- Barnsley Premier Leisure2 contracts
- Turning Point2 contracts
- 1st Enable Ltd1 contract
- Active Barnsley Limited1 contract
- Active Fusion1 contract
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From notice 008990-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 2 February 2026, last updated 8 July 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.