Elsecar Heritage Centre Masterplanning

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council
Yorkshire and the Humber
Direct award
18 November 2025 to 31 March 2026

Development of a refreshed strategic masterplan for the Elsecar Heritage Centre, consolidating previous visions and funding applications. The work involves stakeholder engagement to define a high-level vision that balances historic preservation with local economic growth and income generation. The project requires a comprehensive review of the site's multi-functional purpose and its integration within the surrounding locality to guide future service delivery.

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Awarded value: £48k; As published
Published: 25 November 2025
Awarded: 18 November 2025; Purcell
Contract length: 4 months; Ends 31 March 2026

What the contract covers

Service contract

Provision of architectural and heritage masterplanning consultancy services to support strategic site development, funding applications, and long-term economic regeneration projects.

Review and consolidate previous masterplans, funding applications and visions for Elsecar into a refreshed strategic document
Develop a high-level vision involving internal and external stakeholders for Elsecar Heritage Centre and its relationship within the locality

Terms and requirements

Contract type: Service contract
Procedure: Direct award
Initial term: 4 months
Extensions: 3 months + 3 months
Longest it can run: 10 months
Contract dates: 18 November 2025 to 31 March 2026
Certifications asked for: None stated
Lots: 1
Suitable for SMEs: Not stated
CPV codes: 71210000

Services in this contract

Tourism, culture and heritage business planningMain service£39k typicalStrategic masterplan and vision for Elsecar Heritage Centre to guide service delivery and funding

Lifecycle

Published
25 November 2025
Contract awardedto Purcell
18 November 2025
Contract starts
18 November 2025
Contract ends
31 March 2026

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Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council

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Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/336392/elsecar-heritage-centre-masterplanning
Buyer reference: 74469
Open contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e82b
Last checked: 5 November 2026

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council. Elsecar Heritage Centre Masterplanning. Contract award, 25 November 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/336392/elsecar-heritage-centre-masterplanning (accessed 5 November 2026).