Awarded without open competition
Awarded without open competition. The buyer went directly to one or a few suppliers instead of advertising the contract. Procurement rules allow this only in specific cases, such as extreme urgency, when only one supplier can do the work, or for call-offs from an existing framework.
Key facts
- Buyer
- Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council · Regional or local authority
- Value
- £145,000
- Procedure
- Direct award
- Sector
- Financial & insurance services · Banking services (CPV 66110000)
- Region
- Yorkshire and the Humber
- Official notice
- View on Contracts Finder
- Timeline
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- Contract date5 Oct 2026
- Published26 Oct 2026Published 21 days after the contract date
Description
There is an ongoing and increasing need for accessible welfare, debt and benefit advice. The original service was introduced after residents were experiencing waits of up to three months, and demand has since resulted in appointments becoming fully booked and a second adviser being funded. Continuity is important for residents who may be vulnerable or unable to complete forms without support. A break in provision would delay access to advice, benefit maximisation and wider practical support.
About the supplier
Barnsley & District Citizens Advice Bureau: every public contract they have won.