AwardedAwarded 29 October 2026

Day Opportunities Framework for Adults

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council · Local authority

In brief

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council awarded care and healthcare work to Age UK Barnsley, Care 2 Care Training Services Limited and Greenworks Barnsley Limited and 3 others on 29 October 2026.

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.

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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.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Age UK Barnsley (SME)
Care 2 Care Training Services Limited (SME)
Greenworks Barnsley Limited (SME)
Opening Doors Greenacre C.I.C. (SME)
T.i.e.r. Care Limited (SME)
The Old Courthouse Day Centre Cio (SME)
36 bids received
£5,467,314
Awarded 2 October 2026
1 November 2026 to 31 October 2030

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 008990-2026
  2. Tender notice · UK4, notice 064360-2026
  3. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 093360-2026
  4. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 102441-2026

About the buyer

Procurements

156

Awards

95

Suppliers it has used most for care

  • Turning Point2 contracts
  • 1st Enable Ltd1 contract
  • Active Barnsley Limited1 contract
  • Active Fusion1 contract
  • Age UK Barnsley1 contract

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From notice 008990-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 2 February 2026, last updated 29 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 29 October 2026.