Tender

The Provision of Minor Aids & Adaptations

CHORLEY COUNCIL

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24 Mar 2026 at 11:24

Tender

08 Dec 2025 at 12:04

Summary of the contracting process

Chorley Council, in collaboration with South Ribble Borough Council, initiated a tender process titled "The Provision of Minor Aids & Adaptations," falling under the construction industry category. This project encompasses minor adaptations to homes within the regions of Chorley and South Ribble in the United Kingdom, primarily aimed at supporting post-hospital recovery and maintaining independence. The procurement is currently at the active stage, with the tender period extending until 12th January 2026. Originally launched on 8th December 2025, the tender follows an open competition procurement method, with all submissions required through The Chest website. Interested parties must conclude enquiries by 2nd January 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for growth, particularly for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) located in Lancashire. The project, valued at £540,000, is ideal for firms specialising in construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses. It offers a long-term contract potential with a duration until 2029, along with two optional one-year extensions until 2031. Companies with expertise in small-scale home modifications can leverage this tender to strengthen their foothold in the regional market, enhance their service portfolios, and drive business expansion. All details and criteria are available on The Chest, presenting a streamlined route for competitive engagement.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f09e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026697-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination 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
24 Mar 20261 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
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHORLEY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MISSING

SOUTH RIBBLE BOROUGH COUNCIL

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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