Scope
Reference
P509
Description
The Council is looking to procure a contract for the provision of an ASQ accredited advice service provider to deliver universal advice and information to the citizens of Barnsley and a dedicated British Sign Language provision for the deaf community. The aims of the service will be to: (a) deliver advice and information to citizens of Barnsley who seek assistance with a wide range of issues which promotes individuals independence and well-being, including promoting opportunities for individuals to return into employment and/or training, where appropriate. (b) provide a British Sign Language service to replicate this offer to the local deaf community. The objective of the service is to deliver free, confidential, impartial and independent advice to enable local residents to deal with a wide range of issues, including debt and money advice, welfare benefits, housing, utilities, relationships, employment and consumer issues.
Total value (estimated)
- £350,000 excluding VAT
- £350,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2025 to 1 September 2030
- 5 years, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312310 - Guidance services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
8 May 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
21 May 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
13 June 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality 90% |
Quality |
| Price | Price 10% |
Price |
Weighting description
90% Quality 10% Price
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
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 Tomlinson
Telephone: +44 0126000000
Email: katietomlinson@barnsley.gov.uk
Website: https://www.barnsley.gov.uk
Region: UKE31 - Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government