UK

Prior information notice

Information

Published

Expire date: 19/12/2025

External Reference: 2025-574754

FTS Reference: 2025-077563

Prior information notice

Prior information notice

Works

This notice is for prior information only

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council
N/A
Town Hall
Barnsley, South Yorkshire
S70 2TA
UK
Contact person: Jane Lee
Telephone: +44 01226770770
E-mail: janelee2@barnsley.gov.uk
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
Internet address(es):
Main address: https://www.barnsley.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/103835

I.3)

Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at:  
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=100364&B=UK
Additional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:  
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local authority
I.5)

Main activity

General public services

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

PRIOR INFORMATION NOTICE ONLY - Refurbishment of Rock House Children's Home
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

45453100  -  Refurbishment work
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Works
II.1.4)

Short 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
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 564000.00  GBP
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

45210000  -  Building construction work
45453100  -  Refurbishment work
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
Main site or place of performance:  
Barnsley South Yorkshire
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

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
II.3)

Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

05/01/2026

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.8)

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement : yes
IV.2)

Administrative information

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3)

Additional information

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