Award

Framework Agreement for the Design, Supply and Installation of Level-access Showers and Associated Works 2024

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

17 Dec 2024 at 17:06

Award

06 Dec 2024 at 14:15

Tender

01 Oct 2024 at 08:24

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has successfully completed the procurement process for a "Framework Agreement for the Design, Supply and Installation of Level-access Showers and Associated Works 2024", classified under the construction work industry category. This framework aims to support vulnerable homeowners and tenants across regions in England, including County Durham and Darlington. The initial contract period is set from 1 December 2024 to 30 November 2026, with an option for two 12-month extensions. The tender, conducted via an open procedure, received submissions until 4 November 2024. The award ceremony took place on 13 November 2024, marking an important milestone in improving living conditions for the older, disabled, or low-income residents.

This framework offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in construction and home improvement services. Successful bidders such as Easibathe & Easiaccess, Vickers, M&R Developments & Contractors Limited, and Sunter Ltd will conduct surveys, repairs, and adaptations, directly benefiting from the £5.6 million framework value. Businesses with expertise in home adaptations, particularly those geared towards serving vulnerable populations, are well-suited to leverage this contract to expand their market footprint and enhance their portfolio of public sector projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the Design, Supply and Installation of Level-access Showers and Associated Works 2024

Notice Description

Framework Agreement for the Design, Supply and Installation of Level-access Showers and Associated Works 2024. \r Adaptations are currently delivered through Durham and Darlington Home Improvement Agency (HIA). The HIA delivers works and services across the Durham County Council and Darlington Borough Council areas. The HIA also assists vulnerable homeowners and tenants, who are older, disabled or on low incomes to repair or adapt their homes. \r DCC will appoint a maximum of 4 Service Providers for the County Durham Area and a maximum of 2 Service Providers for the Darlington Area. \r Successful Service providers will visit clients, carry out surveys and submit quotes to the Home Improvement Agency (HIA) \r This Framework will be available for use by Durham County Council and the following additional Contracting Authorities, where they have entered into a Procurement Service Level Agreement (SLA) with Durham County Council. \r The proposed contract is to be let with an option to extend for up to a further 2 x 12 months from the actual end date.\r \r To tender for this opportunity and to receive further information which can be found within the tender documents to be downloaded from www.nepo.org and within the supplier area search for reference DN 745552\r

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-372c860d-357f-48e1-a38b-3cbeaf083bef
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61537096-493b-439d-a1af-aee1216f6d7a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,600,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 202411 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Kelly Stewart
Contact Email
kstew@durham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UL
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

EASIBATHE & EASIACCESS

HES GROUP

M&R DEVELOPMENTS & CONTRACTORS

SUNTER

VICKERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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