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title: "Framework Agreement for the Design, Supply and Installation of Level-access Showers and Associated Works 2024"
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# Framework Agreement for the Design, Supply and Installation of Level-access Showers and Associated Works 2024

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-372c860d-357f-48e1-a38b-3cbeaf083bef

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## Summary

Durham County Council has successfully completed the procurement process for a "Framework Agreement for the Design, Supply and Installation of Level-access Showers and Associated Works 2024", classified under the construction work industry category. This framework aims to support vulnerable homeowners and tenants across regions in England, including County Durham and Darlington. The initial contract period is set from 1 December 2024 to 30 November 2026, with an option for two 12-month extensions. The tender, conducted via an open procedure, received submissions until 4 November 2024. The award ceremony took place on 13 November 2024, marking an important milestone in improving living conditions for the older, disabled, or low-income residents.

This framework offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in construction and home improvement services. Successful bidders such as Easibathe & Easiaccess, Vickers, M&R Developments & Contractors Limited, and Sunter Ltd will conduct surveys, repairs, and adaptations, directly benefiting from the £5.6 million framework value. Businesses with expertise in home adaptations, particularly those geared towards serving vulnerable populations, are well-suited to leverage this contract to expand their market footprint and enhance their portfolio of public sector projects.

## Notice

Framework Agreement for the Design, Supply and Installation of Level-access Showers and Associated Works 2024. \r Adaptations are currently delivered through Durham and Darlington Home Improvement Agency (HIA). The HIA delivers works and services across the Durham County Council and Darlington Borough Council areas. The HIA also assists vulnerable homeowners and tenants, who are older, disabled or on low incomes to repair or adapt their homes. \r DCC will appoint a maximum of 4 Service Providers for the County Durham Area and a maximum of 2 Service Providers for the Darlington Area. \r Successful Service providers will visit clients, carry out surveys and submit quotes to the Home Improvement Agency (HIA) \r This Framework will be available for use by Durham County Council and the following additional Contracting Authorities, where they have entered into a Procurement Service Level Agreement (SLA) with Durham County Council. \r The proposed contract is to be let with an option to extend for up to a further 2 x 12 months from the actual end date.\r \r To tender for this opportunity and to receive further information which can be found within the tender documents to be downloaded from www.nepo.org and within the supplier area search for reference DN 745552\r

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61537096-493b-439d-a1af-aee1216f6d7a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,600,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | EASIBATHE & EASIACCESS; HES GROUP; M&R DEVELOPMENTS & CONTRACTORS; SUNTER; VICKERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2024 at 17:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61537096-493b-439d-a1af-aee1216f6d7a
- 6 Dec 2024 at 14:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93c1c379-0fdf-4031-9d5c-e77a4ffa6460
- 1 Oct 2024 at 08:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd7577c8-92e3-4f1c-9047-372cd8607e61

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61537096-493b-439d-a1af-aee1216f6d7a
  17th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93c1c379-0fdf-4031-9d5c-e77a4ffa6460
  6th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd7577c8-92e3-4f1c-9047-372cd8607e61
  1st October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.durham.gov.uk

## Provenance

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