Planning

Home Improvement Agency Recommissioning - Soft Market Test

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Planning

18 Mar 2025 at 13:27

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

17 Mar 2025 at 08:46

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

17 Mar 2025 at 08:43

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council is planning the recommissioning of the Home Improvement Agency (HIA) Contract, with a focus on repair and maintenance services for promoting health and independence among its residents. The HIA service, aimed at reducing hospital admissions and supporting individuals to stay in their homes longer, falls under the industry categories of "Repair and maintenance services", "Health services", and "Home-help services". This procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date scheduled for 17 June 2025. The total contract value is £5,759,008 GBP, and the project location is in England, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in home improvement, health services, and maintenance sectors. Companies experienced in providing technical advice, handyman services, and case management, particularly those that can demonstrate a strong track record in supporting vulnerable populations and facilitating hospital discharges, would be well-suited to compete. By participating in this tender, businesses can help improve the wellbeing and safety of Bristol residents, while also contributing to the reduction of healthcare costs through preventative measures and timely interventions. This project aligns with inclusivity and community care objectives, making it an ideal proposition for organisations committed to social impact.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Home Improvement Agency Recommissioning - Soft Market Test

Notice Description

Recommissioning of the Home Improvement Agency Contract. This is a key preventative service that reduces hospital admissions and supports people to remain at home for longer, avoiding costly care placements. The service will also work to maximise hospital discharges by providing advice & handy man services in relation to adaptations within service users properties. The contractor will provide: Case work & technical advice Adaptations advice Handy Person Service (for minor works) Home from Hospital case work service (working to help maximise hospital discharges) General information & advice to service users The HIA has been commissioned to deliver the following outcomes: To help residents of Bristol to remain in their own homes/ in an alternative home that better meets their needs To help residents maximise their independence and improve their wellbeing That Bristol residents using the service feel safer, warmer, and healthier To meet the anticipated need for home improvement and adaptation services To avoid medical and/or social care which is the result of unsuitable or unsafe housing To increase the number and success of hospital discharge and to prevent readmission Benefits to the council/city: Helps Bristol citizens remain in their own homes/alternative accommodation that meets their needs. Cut costs by reducing re-admissions to hospitals. Bristol residents maximise independence and have been proven to feel safer, warmer and happier. Link to BCC requirements questionnaire: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=pad4YyEPgkSu4Il-t94zH-k4tRuBVKJMtVzP-sPNNDRUMlNXS01TSFRCWTlQUkFURFNFM01YMk9IMy4u

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7870a967-cebb-48c6-bbfb-9b8a779c155c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/634e6c1a-86b9-4044-a71e-15ff39a8a2be
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

85100000 - Health services

98513310 - Home-help services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,759,008 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS3 9FS
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Bedminster
Westminster Constituency
Bristol South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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