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Oxford City Council Home Improvement Agency Ramps, Level Access Showers/Wetrooms and Associated Bathroom Works

Oxford City Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

20 Feb 2026 at 16:45

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

24 Oct 2025 at 16:55

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

29 Aug 2025 at 09:18

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Oxford City Council, located in Oxford, United Kingdom, spearheaded a procurement process titled "Oxford City Council Home Improvement Agency Ramps, Level Access Showers/Wetrooms and Associated Bathroom Works". The process focuses on construction work, particularly building installation, to support older, disabled, and vulnerable residents in maintaining their independence at home. The procurement method followed an open competition below the threshold, culminating in a framework agreement with provisions for reopening competition. This project is in the award stage, having begun on the 11th of February 2026, with expectations to conclude by November 2027, including opportunities for a 12-month renewal period and a maximum extent date by November 2028.

The tender promotes business growth by offering annual contracts valued at up to £3.5 million to capable construction and installation service providers. Its framework agreement allows substantial participation, enabling SMEs and larger entities alike to engage in mini competitions for contract awards. Companies such as Freechoice Property Services Limited and Oxford Direct Services Trading Limited, alongside others, highlight the diversity of suppliers suited to the industry category of building installation works. This opportunity is ideal for businesses with experience in essential home adaptations and a commitment to enhancing living conditions for disabled individuals. The tender is structured to empower contractors by selecting either the highest-scoring supplier or allowing applicant preference, thus fostering fair competition and innovation in service delivery within the Oxford region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Oxford City Council Home Improvement Agency Ramps, Level Access Showers/Wetrooms and Associated Bathroom Works

Notice Description

Oxford City Home Improvement Agency (HIA) is dedicated to helping older, disabled and vulnerable residents within Oxford City to live safely and independently in their own home. The agency service is available to people who are vulnerable and need help repairing, maintaining or adapting their home. The HIA agency is contracted by Oxfordshire County Council to deliver additional services that enable people to remain in their home. The HIA support their clients to complete applications made under the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 for mandatory Disabled Facilities Grants (DFG). A DFG is a means tested grant with a maximum limit of PS30,000 for essential housing adaptations to help disabled people stay in their own homes.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 1 period of 12 months - maximum Framework Length 3 years from commencement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058ff0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015842-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45300000 - Building installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,900,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,900,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,900,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£2,900,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Oct 202510 months ago
Contract Period
11 Feb 2026 - 10 Nov 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Oxford City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1BX
Postcode Area
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Holywell
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
10
Supplier Names

Freechoice Property Services Limited

Harpford Renewables Limited

Hillrose Property Services Limited

Idyllic Construction Limited

Logic Contract Services Limited

NKS Contracts (Central) Ltd

Oxford Direct Services Trading Limited

R & A Haines Building Contractors

Seville Developments Limited

Snape Contracting Services Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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