Award

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

OXFORD CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Oct 2025 at 15:55

Tender

29 Aug 2025 at 08:18

Summary of the contracting process

Oxford City Council recently completed the procurement process for the Home Improvement Agency's project involving the installation of ramps, level access showers, wetrooms, and associated bathroom works aimed at helping vulnerable residents in Oxford City live independently. The project, part of the council's initiative under the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996, offers disabled facilities grants allowing for up to £30,000 in adaptations. The procurement was conducted through an open competition method and concluded with the final award on 22nd October 2025, culminating in a contracting period set to begin on 11th November 2025 and ending on 10th November 2027 with an option for a 12-month renewal.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the construction and building installation sectors, especially those with expertise in domestic modifications for vulnerable populations. Large-scale suppliers like Freechoice Property Services Limited and others have successfully secured contracts, indicating the competitive yet lucrative nature of this engagement. Businesses with the capability to fulfil framework agreements and conduct building installations on a substantial scale would find significant growth opportunities through participation in such tenders, as they align with public initiatives aimed at enhancing community living standards.

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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/068342-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Oct 20251 months ago
Contract Period
11 Nov 2025 - 10 Nov 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OXFORD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@oxford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1BX
Post Town
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

HARPFORD RENEWABLES

HILLROSE PROPERTY SERVICES

IDYLLIC CONSTRUCTION

LOGIC CONTRACT SERVICES

NKS CONTRACTS (CENTRAL

OXFORD DIRECT SERVICES TRADING

R & A HAINES BUILDING CONTRACTORS

SEVILLE DEVELOPMENTS

SNAPE CONTRACTING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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