Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c66-d4f6-7099-bd2a-7ac73d38428f/future-proofed-workforce-programme-phase-1-specialist-providers awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Future Proofed Workforce Programme - Phase 1 Specialist Providers [Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/barnsley-metropolitan-borough-council) Often single bidder Estimated value £69,750 Published 6 Apr 2022 Deadline Closed 5 Jan 2022 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Specialist support for business growth in Barnsley As a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses across the nation face new challenges affecting their staff and sustainable growth. The Future Proofed Workforce Program sets out to work with 250 Barnsley-based businesses, aiding recovery and growth by overcoming issues related to: • Organisational Human Resources • Leadership and Management • Workforce Mapping and Optimisation • Workforce Development and Culture • Employee Mental Health. After the businesses complete a diagnostic assessment, specialist providers will then work with the businesses to deliver a support plan over an agreed period. This project is one of seven Prioritised Recovery Projects, part of a £2 million economic investment, funded by Barnsley Council and Sheffield City Region. As part of Barnsley's Economic Recovery Action Plan, these projects will help the local economy bounce back from the COVID-19 pandemic. The programme aims to support people, businesses, traders, charities or community organisations to safeguard existing jobs while creating new jobs and business opportunities. ## CPV classification Financial consultancy, financial transaction processing and clearing-house services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/64ad3a31-b2ee-401e-835b-c7192ef7a2b2) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/barnsley-metropolitan-borough-council) [Sector More Financial & insurance services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/financial-insurance-services) ## More tenders like this [Insurance Procurement · Local Space · 27 days left · 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14427-99f2-714c-89ff-b2d3a77e9b3d/insurance-procurement) [Portfolio management services – Kuhmon kaupungin varainhoidon palveluiden hankinta · Kuhmon kaupunki · 29 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-0f58-712c-8802-4349ba955dee/finland-portfolio-management-services-kuhmon-kaupungin-varainhoidon-palvelui) [Insurance services – DCE 2026-103-01 - Assurances Dommages aux biens · Institut Technologique Fcba · 43 days left · 30 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1420f-fd77-715c-8e37-28d3e608ef74/france-insurance-services-dce-2026-103-01-assurances-dommages-aux-biens) [Insurance services – Eigenrisicodragerschap WGA · ABG-organisatie · 36 days left · 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1420f-ffed-70f7-bb52-75984a3590bc/netherlands-insurance-services-eigenrisicodragerschap-wga) [Financial leasing services – Leasing zwrotny finansowy środków trwałych · Miejskie Przedsiębiorstwo Oczyszczania Spółka z o.o. · 12 days left · 30 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-0bfa-7028-91b2-1e7bd0a06fb2/poland-financial-leasing-services-leasing-zwrotny-finansowy-srodkow-trwalych) [Financial leasing services – Förmånscyklar · Region Halland · 28 days left · 14 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-0b2b-7136-a618-74fc1f5e82fd/sweden-financial-leasing-services-formanscyklar)