Scope
Reference
103891
Description
Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council (the Council) has procured a contract for the provision of an IAA-accredited service to provide independent legal advice to all residents of Barnsley. The aims of the service will be to: Provide independent mlegal advice to people in Barnsley, helping the community access support in order to prevent destitution and homelessness, while promoting independence and well-being.
Contract 1. Independent Legal Advice in Barnsley
Supplier
Contract value
- £68,600 excluding VAT
- £82,320 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
15 January 2026
Contract dates
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027
- 1 year
Main procurement category
Services
Additional procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services
Contract locations
- UKE3 - South Yorkshire
Key performance indicators
| Name | Description | Reporting frequency |
|---|---|---|
| • Clients seen | Electronic recording of numbers (anonymised). |
3 months |
| • Follow-up casework (anonymised) | Including the number of hours worked. |
3 months |
| Referrals Made | Number of referrals made to other services, i.e. food bank. |
3 months |
| Referrals Received | The total number of referrals received (including type of referral). |
3 months |
| Outcomes | Number of cases closed where destitution is prevented. |
3 months |
Contract 2
Supplier
Contract value
- £82,320 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
15 January 2026
Contract dates
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027
- 1 year
Main procurement category
Services
Additional procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services
Contract locations
- UKE3 - South Yorkshire
Key performance indicators
| Name | Description | Reporting frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Clients seen | Electronic recording of numbers (anonymised). |
3 months |
| • Follow-up casework (anonymised) | Including the number of hours worked. |
3 months |
| Number of Referrals | Number of referrals made to other services, i.e. food bank. |
3 months |
| Number of Referrals | The total number of referrals received (including |
3 months |
| Outcomes | Number of cases closed where destitution is prevented. |
3 months |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - without competition
Special regime
Concession
Supplier
South Yorkshire Refugee Law and Justice
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMXL-7511-TMJL
Quaker Meeting House, 10 St James Street
Sheffield
S1 2EW
United Kingdom
Region: UKE32 - Sheffield
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
Contract 1. Independent Legal Advice in Barnsley
Contract 2
Contracting authority
Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYHH-2597-YVZG
Town Hall
Barnsley, South Yorkshire
S70 2TA
United Kingdom
Contact name: Katie Sykes
Telephone: +44 01226000000
Email: KatieSykes@barnsley.gov.uk
Website: https://www.barnsley.gov.uk
Region: UKE31 - Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government