Network and Application Presentation Optimisation Project Pre-Market Engagement

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough CouncilcontractFind a Tender ↗Ref ocds-h6vhtk-066d5fProcurement Act 2023SME suitableVCSE suitableplanning

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Estimated value

£1.0m

services

Awarded value

—

Suppliers

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0 awarded

Published

18 Mar 2026

This is a preliminary market engagement notice

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Description

This pre‑market engagement exercise aims to help Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council (hereafter referenced as BMBC or the Council) shape its future technical design, commercial strategy, and procurement approach for its data network infrastructure and application access. By engaging with the market, BMBC intends to gather innovative ideas and potential improvements, validate market capability, identify risks and dependencies, and inform internal decisions on affordability and procurement.

Scope

Reference: 26/27
Total value: £1,000,000 excluding VAT
£1,200,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Commercial tool: Standalone contract
Contract dates: 01 Apr 2027 to 31 Mar 2032
Main category: services
CPV classifications: 72700000
48200000
72300000
72400000
72600000
72710000
72720000
Contract locations: UK, United Kingdom
Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom
Particular suitability: Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)