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Provision of complaint investigators and independent persons for the investigation and review of complaints

Awarded to RRC

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council(buyer)

Published
Published 28 May 2026
Deadline
Closed 25 June 2026

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Overview

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council has awarded a contract valued at £240,000 to RRC for the provision of experienced complaint investigators and independent persons to investigate and review complaints across all council services, with particular focus on Children and Adult Social Care where statutory responsibilities exist. The contract was awarded on 31 July 2026 and is currently in delivery or complete.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£240,000
Procedure
Open procedure
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
SME suitable
Yes
Published
28 May 2026
Questions by
18 June 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Legal advisory servicesBusiness and management consultancy servicesInvestigation services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£240,000
Award date
31 July 2026
Contract period
1 October 2026 → 30 September 2028
Contract length
2 years
Could run to
30 September 2030
Bids received
2
Winner
  • RRC

This contract ends on 30 September 2028, or 30 September 2030 if every extension is used.

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About the winner

RRC

Based in
Bradford
Public contracts won
3
Across UK and EU notices

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Competition and scoring

Bids received

2

1 from SMEs

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Who bid

  • RRCWinner

How bids were scored

Price 20% · Quality 80%

  • Quality80%
  • Price20%

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Market context

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£73,970

Median of 18,950 awards in the last 24 months

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Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council in the last 12 months

82

contracts awarded, worth £160,487,306 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    17 September 2026

  2. Contract

    18 August 2026

  3. Contract Notice

    28 May 2026

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