Day Opportunities Framework for Adults

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council has launched a procurement to establish a multi-provider open framework for the delivery of day opportunities for adults. The framework will support the provision of day services and activities designed to meet the assessed needs and outcomes set out within individual Care and Support Plans.

The Council is establishing a Light Touch Flexible Framework Agreement under the Procurement Act 2023, allowing multiple providers to deliver day opportunities throughout the framework term. Services will include structured activities delivered during the day, evenings and weekends, with the aim of promoting wellbeing, independence, social inclusion, and personal development.

The Council has confirmed that services delivered under the framework will take place outside of an individual’s home. The framework does not include domiciliary care, home care, or personal care services provided within a service user’s home.

The framework will operate for an initial period of four years from 1 November 2026, with the option to extend for a further two years, giving a maximum term of six years. The Council has also confirmed that it may reopen the framework during its lifetime to admit additional providers.

There is no limit on the number of suppliers that may be appointed to the framework, and call-off contracts may be awarded either with or without further competition, as detailed within the tender documentation.

The opportunity has been identified as being particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs).

Contract Information

Buyer – Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council

Deadline – 12 August 2026 – 12:00pm

Contract Value – £5,467,314

Delivery Length – Four years with the option to extend by a further two years (maximum six years)

Tender Link – Click here

Framework Information

• Commercial Tool: Open Framework
• Maximum Number of Suppliers: Unlimited
• Framework Operation: Call-off contracts may be awarded with or without further competition
• Framework Reopening: The Council may reopen the framework during its term to admit additional providers

Evaluation Criteria

Providers must successfully meet the minimum quality criteria set out within the Invitation to Tender to be admitted onto the framework. Full details of the assessment process are contained within the tender documentation.

Procurement Details

• Procedure: Open Procedure
• Regime: Light Touch
• Estimated Contract Start: 1 November 2026
• Estimated Award Date: 8 October 2026

This opportunity provides organisations delivering adult day services with the chance to join a long-term framework supporting adults to achieve greater independence, wellbeing and social inclusion through community-based day opportunities across Barnsley.

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