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Invitation to Tender for the Provision of Minor Aids & Adaptations

South Ribble Borough Council

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15 Jun 2026 at 13:26

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

South Ribble Borough Council, in collaboration with Chorley Council, has initiated an open tender process for the "Provision of Minor Aids & Adaptations," addressing the health and social work services category. The contract aims to facilitate minor adaptations in homes, crucial for supporting post-hospital discharge recovery and maintaining independence. The procurement is managed through the open procedure, with submissions required via The Chest platform (project reference: DN819044). The procurement process, as of the current tender stage, requires submissions by 13th July 2026, with the award scheduled to be finalised by 31st August 2026. The contract will commence on 1st October 2026 and run for 2.5 years, applicable in regions UKD45 and UKD47. The total contract value is £725,000.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in home healthcare and social work services. Companies equipped with expertise in health-related home modifications will find this contract aligns well with their capabilities. Winning this tender means capitalising on a substantial and crucial public healthcare service, supporting the councils' efforts to enable independence for vulnerable populations. The emphasis on quality and social value, with a 75% weighting, underscores the councils' focus on impactful and sustainable service delivery, making it an attractive contract for firms committed to excellence and community well-being.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation to Tender for the Provision of Minor Aids & Adaptations

Notice Description

This specification is for the provision of Minor Adaptations (small-scale modifications made to a home) 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. This contract will run from 1st October 2026 for a period of 2.5 years. As a result of this procurement, there will be a contract for each Contracting Authority (South Ribble Borough Council & Chorley Borough Council).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b4f9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056187-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£725,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£725,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 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
South Ribble Borough Council
Additional Buyers

Chorley Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHORLEY
Postcode
PR25 1DH
Postcode Area
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
TLD45 Mid Lancashire, TLD47 Chorley and West Lancashire
Local Authority
South Ribble
Electoral Ward
Broadfield
Westminster Constituency
South Ribble

Further Information

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