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Your Barnsley

General Overview

Welcome to Barnsley Development Agency! This is the place to find out all you need to know about doing business in Barnsley, whether you are an investor, a business owner or just thinking about starting up.
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Places and Spaces

Barnsley boasts a wide range of places and spaces for business, leisure and shopping. Find out more about what’s available.
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History

Barnsley has had a market charter for over 750 years and enjoys a rich and varied industrial and cultural heritage. Find out more about what makes Barnsley distinctive.
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Remaking Barnsley

Barnsley’ ambitious plans to be a 21st Century Market Town are visible across the town centre and beyond. Learn more about this programme and what’s happening next.
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Culture and Leisure

Barnsley has plenty to keep visitors and residents amused. Find out more about what’s going on locally.
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Key Facts

The Basics

Barnsley is a great place to do business! Get the low down on why Barnsley is the best choice for you and your business.
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Demographics

Find out more about the workforce, existing businesses and specialities available in Barnsley.
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Programmes

Barnsley Development Agency manages innovative projects to help businesses develop and grow. Find out more about how we can help you.
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Regional Position

Barnsley is ideally positioned to do business across the region, the country and the world. Find out more about Barnsley and its neighbouring areas.
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Transport

Barnsley is connected regionally and nationally by road, rail and air. Find out how easy it is to get here and do business.
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Support

Enterprising Barnsley

Enterprising Barnsley is a programme of support helping local business to grow. Find out more about what’s available for your business.
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Start Up Business

Starting a new business is a challenging and rewarding time. Find out what advice and support is available for your new business idea or venture.
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Access To Finance

In a challenging financial climate, Barnsley Development Agency can give help and direction to sourcing funding for your business. Find out more now.
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HR Business Consultant

Barnsley Development Agency can give advice to local businesses about a range of HR issues. Find out more about advice and information available.
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Events

Barnsley Development Agency hosts a range of events for local businesses and supports events hosted by associates. Find out more and access our events calendar.
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Tender - accounting and auditing services

Deadline: 12 October 2025

Awarding authority: UNIVERSITY OF YORK

The University is seeking to appoint a company to provide external audit services for a period of 5 years from summer 2012

Link: http://www.contractsfinder.businesslink.gov.uk/Common/View%20Ojeu%20Notice.aspx?site=1000&lang=en&NoticeId=254505

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The new website will be your online resource for all things business related in Barnsley so register now to keep informed with news and events.