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Turning Point wins £3.23 million specialist supported-living contract in Barnsley

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council has awarded Turning Point a five-year contract to operate a specialist supported-living service for autistic adults at Dillington Mews. The £3.23 million contract starts on 1 October 2026 and includes an option to extend for a further two years.

Contract award
15 Jul 2026· Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England

What happened

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council has awarded Turning Point a five-year contract to operate a specialist supported-living service for autistic adults at Dillington Mews. The £3.23 million contract starts on 1 October 2026 and includes an option to extend for a further two years.

Why it matters

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