--- title: "Home Improvement Agency Recommissioning - Soft Market Test" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7870a967-cebb-48c6-bbfb-9b8a779c155c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7870a967-cebb-48c6-bbfb-9b8a779c155c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7870a967-cebb-48c6-bbfb-9b8a779c155c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7870a967-cebb-48c6-bbfb-9b8a779c155c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL" published: "2025-03-18" --- # Home Improvement Agency Recommissioning - Soft Market Test Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7870a967-cebb-48c6-bbfb-9b8a779c155c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7870a967-cebb-48c6-bbfb-9b8a779c155c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7870a967-cebb-48c6-bbfb-9b8a779c155c.json) ## Summary Bristol City Council is planning the recommissioning of the Home Improvement Agency (HIA) Contract, with a focus on repair and maintenance services for promoting health and independence among its residents. The HIA service, aimed at reducing hospital admissions and supporting individuals to stay in their homes longer, falls under the industry categories of "Repair and maintenance services", "Health services", and "Home-help services". This procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date scheduled for 17 June 2025. The total contract value is £5,759,008 GBP, and the project location is in England, United Kingdom. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in home improvement, health services, and maintenance sectors. Companies experienced in providing technical advice, handyman services, and case management, particularly those that can demonstrate a strong track record in supporting vulnerable populations and facilitating hospital discharges, would be well-suited to compete. By participating in this tender, businesses can help improve the wellbeing and safety of Bristol residents, while also contributing to the reduction of healthcare costs through preventative measures and timely interventions. This project aligns with inclusivity and community care objectives, making it an ideal proposition for organisations committed to social impact. ## Notice Recommissioning of the Home Improvement Agency Contract. This is a key preventative service that reduces hospital admissions and supports people to remain at home for longer, avoiding costly care placements. The service will also work to maximise hospital discharges by providing advice & handy man services in relation to adaptations within service users properties. The contractor will provide: Case work & technical advice Adaptations advice Handy Person Service (for minor works) Home from Hospital case work service (working to help maximise hospital discharges) General information & advice to service users The HIA has been commissioned to deliver the following outcomes: To help residents of Bristol to remain in their own homes/ in an alternative home that better meets their needs To help residents maximise their independence and improve their wellbeing That Bristol residents using the service feel safer, warmer, and healthier To meet the anticipated need for home improvement and adaptation services To avoid medical and/or social care which is the result of unsuitable or unsafe housing To increase the number and success of hospital discharge and to prevent readmission Benefits to the council/city: Helps Bristol citizens remain in their own homes/alternative accommodation that meets their needs. Cut costs by reducing re-admissions to hospitals. Bristol residents maximise independence and have been proven to feel safer, warmer and happier. Link to BCC requirements questionnaire: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=pad4YyEPgkSu4Il-t94zH-k4tRuBVKJMtVzP-sPNNDRUMlNXS01TSFRCWTlQUkFURFNFM01YMk9IMy4u ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/634e6c1a-86b9-4044-a71e-15ff39a8a2be | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Mar 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 17 Jun 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,759,008 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS3 9FS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of | | Local authority | Bristol, City of | | Electoral ward | Bedminster | | Westminster constituency | Bristol South | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services - 85100000 - Health services - 98513310 - Home-help services ## Release History - 18 Mar 2025 at 13:27 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/634e6c1a-86b9-4044-a71e-15ff39a8a2be - 17 Mar 2025 at 08:46 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc124f55-c915-4c66-85bd-93455be0d3ee - 17 Mar 2025 at 08:43 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6222870d-a056-46a1-871d-47d42061dbf5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/634e6c1a-86b9-4044-a71e-15ff39a8a2be 18th March 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc124f55-c915-4c66-85bd-93455be0d3ee 17th March 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6222870d-a056-46a1-871d-47d42061dbf5 17th March 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=pad4YyEPgkSu4Il-t94zH-k4tRuBVKJMtVzP-sPNNDRUMlNXS01TSFRCWTlQUkFURFNFM01YMk9IMy4u - https://www.bristol.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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