Tender

The Provision of Minor Aids & Adaptations

CHORLEY COUNCIL

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Tender

08 Dec 2025 at 12:04

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The tender for "The Provision of Minor Aids & Adaptations" is being managed by Chorley Council, in collaboration with South Ribble Borough Council. This procurement falls under the works category, specifically related to construction projects within the Chorley and South Ribble regions of Lancashire, UK. The tender process is currently active, with all submissions required through the Chest platform by the 12th of January 2026. This open competition intends to award a contract for services worth £540,000, utilising a procurement method designed for below-threshold engagements.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs capable of providing construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses. Firms specialising in minor home modifications that aid timely hospital discharges and fall prevention are particularly well-suited for this opportunity. Engaging in this contract allows businesses to establish or expand their presence in the Lancashire region, with the possibility of contract extensions, ensuring long-term potential and collaboration with sub-central government authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Minor Aids & Adaptations

Notice Description

This tender is for the provision of Minor Adaptations (small-scale modifications made to a home) across the Chorley and South Ribble Council areas, which are crucial in enabling timely discharge from hospital, supporting post-discharge recovery, preventing falls, preventing admissions to care homes and hospitals, and maintaining independence. No tender documents will be sent to you - you need to navigate to the "my opportunities" section and download the documents from the Chest website. If you have any questions regarding this opportunity - please post them on the messaging facility on the Chest. Messages sent outside of the Chest will not be responded to. ALL SUBMISSIONS MUST BE SENT THROUGH THE CHEST. Submissions sent via any other method will not be accepted. Please ensure that you leave enough time to upload your documents before the closing date/time, as late or incomplete submissions may not be accepted.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 x 1 year extensions if required.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f09e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080540-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45211000 - Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£540,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£540,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHORLEY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

SOUTH RIBBLE BOROUGH COUNCIL

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@chorley.gov.uk, procurement@southribble.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHORLEY
Postcode
PR7 1AL
Post Town
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD4 Lancashire
Local Authority
South Ribble
Electoral Ward
Broadfield
Westminster Constituency
South Ribble

Further Information

Notice Documents

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