Planning

Handyperson and Minor Adaptations Service

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

24 May 2025 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council is in the planning stage for a tender titled "Handyperson and Minor Adaptations Service," focusing on health and social work services. This contract will be utilised both by the council and other authorities, including North Durham Clinical Commissioning Group and Durham Dales Easington and Sedgefield CCG. The procurement method is an open procedure, characterised by a light touch regime, and the contract period is planned from April 2026 to March 2032. Located in the United Kingdom within the UKC region, the future notice date for this procurement is set for 1st December 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health-related services, minor adaptations, telecare equipment installations, and safety checks. Companies with expertise in these fields can expand their influence in the public sector by delivering essential services to the community. Small and medium enterprises with capabilities in providing handyperson services and minor adaptations will find this procurement ideally suited to their growth plans, allowing them to establish or enhance a presence within the public health and social services industry. The open nature of the procurement ensures fair competition and potential for further collaborations with council and health groups.

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Notice Title

Handyperson and Minor Adaptations Service

Notice Description

The contract is for the provision of Handyperson and Minor Adaptations Service to Durham County Council. This Contract will be available for use by Durham County Council on its own behalf and on behalf of other contracting authorities including North Durham Clinical Commissioning Group and Durham Dales Easington and Sedgefield CCG. There are 4 different elements to the service which includes: * Handyperson Service * Minor Adaptations Service for Adults, Children & Young People * Telecare Equipment Installations * Guidance, Signposting and Home Safety Checks

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0525ae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027315-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@durham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5WB
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)

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Framwellgate and Newton Hall
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

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