Prior information notice
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: UK
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
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:
564 000.00
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
45453100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
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 Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
Prior Information Notice
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
27/11/2025