Planning

Minor Adaptations for People with Disabilities

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

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Planning

16 Jan 2026 at 11:39

Summary of the contracting process

Cumberland Council is in the planning stage for a procurement to deliver "Minor Adaptations for People with Disabilities." This contract involves the supply, delivery, and installation of minor adaptive works to homes in the Cumberland Council area, scheduled to commence on 19 April 2026. The project, valued at £768,000 plus VAT, will run for 12 months with an option for a further 12-month extension. Industry categories relevant to this procurement include building installation work, repair and maintenance services of building installations, and health and social work services. A key session for potential bidders is scheduled for 26 January 2026, which will be conducted via Teams to provide insights and answers by Cumberland Council officers.

This procurement creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in building installation and maintenance services, particularly those with a focus on adaptive and preventative solutions for people with disabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to compete, reflecting the suitability criteria of the tender. Engaging early in the market engagement session could provide a competitive edge by understanding the procurement approach and deadlines, fostering business growth and fostering new partnerships with Cumberland Council and the healthcare sectors involved.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Minor Adaptations for People with Disabilities

Notice Description

The Council are looking to procure a contract for the supply, delivery and installation of minor adaptative works to people's homes in the Cumberland Council area, which will be delivered following an assessment of need by either Cumberland Council or North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust, or on a preventative basis. The contract term will be for 12 months with an optional 12 month extension commencing from 19 April 2026 with a maximum total contract value of PS768,000 plus VAT.

Planning Information

Minor adaptations tender opportunity market engagement session Cumberland Council is recommissioning its minor adaptations for people with disabilities service. The tender opportunity will be advertised in February and the contract will start on 19 April 2026. This session will help potential bidders to understand the service and our procurement approach. There will also be time to ask council officers questions about the opportunity. The session will be held via Teams. For further details and to access the joining information use our online procurement portal, The Chest https://www.the-chest.org.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06077f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003821-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

45300000 - Building installation work

50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 Jan 20266 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Apr 2026 - 18 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CUMBERLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
people.procurement@cumberland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA1 1RD
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLD1 Cumbria

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Further Information

Notice Documents

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