Tender

Bathing Adaptations Rotational Framework 2026

NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

02 Dec 2025 at 14:46

Tender

01 Dec 2025 at 17:43

Planning

11 Aug 2025 at 16:01

Planning

04 Jun 2025 at 15:38

Summary of the contracting process

North Somerset Council is currently updating its tender for the Bathing Adaptations Rotational Framework 2026, with the procurement process set in the tender stage. This project, valued at approximately £6.24 million, falls under construction work within the industry category, and aims to deliver bathing adaptations for elderly and disabled residents in Weston-super-Mare and the surrounding areas in North Somerset. The framework is expected to commence on 1st April 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2030. Interested suppliers should submit their bids by the deadline on 9th January 2026 at 13:00 GMT, with the award period ending on 9th March 2026. North Somerset Council, a public authority in the sub-central government sector, is leading this procurement through an open procedure without reopening competition, ensuring a fixed-price arrangement for up to 8 suppliers.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in construction works related to home adaptations and accessibility solutions. The framework seeks suitably qualified providers capable of delivering a minimum of 14 jobs per year, creating consistent work opportunities and fostering business growth. The contract is ideal for SMEs interested in expanding their operations in the public sector by joining a stable rotational framework. As pricing is set upon entry, businesses can benefit from predictable revenue streams while strengthening their relationship with a public authority by contributing positively to community welfare. This opportunity aligns well with businesses that prioritise social value through supporting vulnerable populations to live independently.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bathing Adaptations Rotational Framework 2026

Notice Description

North Somerset Council seeking to appoint suitably qualified providers to a Rotational Framework to deliver bathing adaptations works in support of the Disabled Facilities Grant programme. The Council assists elderly and disabled residents to remain independent in their homes through major adaptations which in the main provide access e.g. stairlifts, and bathing adaptations e.g. level access showers. The framework is due to commence on 1st April 2026 and will expire on 31st March 2030. This Framework will operate rotationally, alternating providers who receive offers of work (with a maximum of 8 providers being allocated a place on the Framework). The majority of jobs will be of a similar scope/value. Each supplier on the framework will be required to commit to delivering a minimum of 14 jobs per year. Price will be set at the framework stage (suppliers will be rotated; therefore, further competitions will not be used). Suppliers are asked to price against the Schedule of Rates. The total price submissions will be ranked in order from lowest to highest with a maximum of 8 suppliers being awarded a place on the framework. The average price will be the rate paid for those items subject to agreed minor changes for each specific job.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Year on year spend over term of the framework cannot be accurately estimated to precise figures but is likely to increase year on year due to predicted increases in inflation, employee wage increases and increases in demand due to changing population demographics.

Planning Information

Suppliers wishing to participate in this market engagement exercise should select "Express an Interest" button on DN786439 Invitation to Participate in Market Engagement: Bathing Adaptations Framework 2025 on Supplying the South West portal and complete the attached Market Engagement Questionnaire, and return it via the messaging section of this portal by Monday, 1st September 2025, no later than 17:00hrs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054310
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078988-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,240,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20252 days ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
1 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
2029-12-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.contracts@n-somerset.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WESTON-SUPER-MARE, NORTH SOMERSET
Postcode
BS23 1UJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK61 North Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England), TLK12 Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire

Local Authority
North Somerset
Electoral Ward
Weston-super-Mare Central
Westminster Constituency
Weston-super-Mare

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