Tender

Minor Adaptations for People with Disabilities

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

12 Feb 2026 at 14:27

Planning

16 Jan 2026 at 11:39

Summary of the contracting process

Cumberland Council is inviting bids for the contract titled "Minor Adaptations for People with Disabilities". This procurement process falls under the tender stage and seeks services in the industry category of Building Installation Work and Health and Social Work Services, centred in the Cumberland Council area in the UK. The tender follows an open competition method, making it accessible to various suppliers. Key dates include the closing of the tender period on 10th March 2026 and the commencement of the contract on 19th April 2026, potentially running until April 2028 if extended. The contract's initial term is valued at £384,000 excluding VAT, with a possible extension increasing the total to £768,000 excluding VAT.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs and those within the VCSE sector, by catering to a public authority's needs for adaptive works in residential homes. Businesses specialising in building installation and maintenance, as well as those offering health-related services, will find this contract considerably aligned with their capabilities. Engaging in this procurement process could facilitate business growth within the public sector, and participating companies will need to ensure compliance with quality standards as outlined in the Invitation to Tender. This opportunity allows companies to expand their portfolio by delivering a vital service to the local community, backed by a substantial contract value with provisions for extension and additional financial uplifts.

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Notice Title

Minor Adaptations for People with Disabilities

Notice Description

Cumberland Council is procuring 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 a local NHS Trust, or on a preventative basis. However, it should be noted that Cumberland Council remains the sole contracting authority for this contract. The council proposes to enter into the contract for an initial term of 12 months with the successful tenderer. There is one optional extension available of up to 12 months. It is up to the council whether or not to implement this optional extension. If the contract runs for the initial term only it will end on 18 April 2027. The contract value for the initial term is PS384000 excluding VAT. If the council implements the one optional extension, the contract will end on 18 April 2028. The contract value for the initial term, the optional extension periods and the potential uplifts is PS768000 excluding VAT. This figure is indicative only as the extension periods and uplifts are not guaranteed. If the council implements an extension or uplift, this will be confirmed with the successful supplier in advance. If the services to be provided are VAT exempt then VAT cannot be charged by the successful supplier. For further details and to access the tender documents use our online procurement portal, The Chest https://www.the-chest.org.uk You must be registered on The Chest to be able to view the opportunity and submit a tender. Registration is free. Ensure you read and understand the Invitation to Tender (ITT) and its appendices before completing the tender documents. The quality score must achieve a total quality score of 2 (unweighted) or higher on each individual question otherwise the bid will be rejected for not reaching an acceptable quality standard. Clarification questions can be asked on The Chest messaging section. You should take note of the deadlines in the Procurement Timetable, which is in the ITT. All bids must be received electronically via The Chest by the deadline stated in the Invitation to Tender (ITT). Any clarifications about the tender must be sent via messaging on The Chest by the deadline stated in the ITT.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There is one optional extension available of up to 12 months. It is up to the council whether or not to implement this optional extension.

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06077f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012963-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, 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

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
£768,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£768,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
26 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Apr 2026 - 18 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CUMBERLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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