Planning

RCC-1419-S-MIN Adult Home Adaptations

RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

30 Apr 2026 at 08:29

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Rutland County Council is planning a procurement process for minor home adaptations aimed at supporting the independence, safety, and wellbeing of adults within its jurisdiction, located in Oakham, United Kingdom (region UKF22). The tender, titled "RCC-1419-S-MIN Adult Home Adaptations," falls under the industry category of welfare services for disabled people. The procurement stage is currently in planning, with key dates indicating an engagement milestone due on 22 May 2026 for suppliers interested in market engagement. The contract period is slated to begin on 1 October 2026 and end on 30 October 2029. The procurement process is being coordinated by Welland Procurement, acting as the procuring entity, through an early market engagement survey available online.

This tender presents an attractive opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in minor home adaptations and welfare services for adults. Businesses with expertise in installing home safety features such as grab rails and small threshold ramps could significantly benefit by extending their services to meet public sector needs, thereby supporting community wellbeing. Companies focused on improving accessibility, safety, and quality of life for adults residing at home will find this contract a promising avenue for growth, as it aims to enhance living standards and prevent potential health-related incidents.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RCC-1419-S-MIN Adult Home Adaptations

Notice Description

This is Early Market Engagement Survoy for the below work: A service to deliver minor adaptations to the homes of adults, supporting independence, safety and wellbeing. The Council provides adaptations to enable adults to: * remain living safely in their own homes for as long as possible; * reduce the risk of falls, injury, and hospital admission; * improve accessibility, dignity, and quality of life; and * delay or avoid the need for residential or nursing care. Minor adaptations range from example grab rails, stair rails, small threshold ramps.... This SMT relates solely to minor adaptations. Major adaptations are outside scope. https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=09e45c9e-6b44-f111-813c-005056b64545&p=527b4bbd-5c58-e511-80ef-000c29c9ba21

Planning Information

please see the below advert on Procontract - suppliers will need to register with the system in order to download the survey we have created. responses should then be uploaded by the return date. https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=09e45c9e-6b44-f111-813c-005056b64545&p=527b4bbd-5c58-e511-80ef-000c29c9ba21

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068ec7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039627-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85311200 - Welfare services for the handicapped

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 May 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Oct 2029 3-4 years
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
RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

WELLAND PROCUREMENT

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OAKHAM
Postcode
LE15 6HP
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Local Authority
Melton
Electoral Ward
Melton Warwick
Westminster Constituency
Melton and Syston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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