---
title: "Small Works Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059e69"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BERNICIA GROUP"
published: "2025-12-09"
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# Small Works Framework

Buyer: BERNICIA GROUP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059e69

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## Summary

The Bernicia Group, located in Ashington, is the buying organisation for the "Small Works Framework" contract that focuses on refurbishment projects across its properties. The contract, initially based at Grindon Lane, Sunderland, involves upgrading and refurbishing existing facilities including bathrooms, reception areas, and offices, with potential projects ranging between £15,000 and £250,000. This procurement falls under the "works" category, utilising an open competition method. The framework, valued at a gross amount of £4,500,000, began its contract period on 1st January 2026 and is set to last until 31st December 2028, with possible extension to 2030. The initial tender process commenced on 19th September 2025, and the award was activated on 8th December 2025.

This framework provides substantial opportunities for various businesses to gain contracts for small works, facilitating business growth particularly for those in the construction and refurbishment industry. It is especially suitable for SMEs, as evidenced by the involvement of several in the awarded contracts. Companies with expertise in building construction, subsidised residential accommodation, heating works, and special trade construction are well-placed to compete for future projects under this framework. The process encourages diversity in participation with multiple contractors like Tom Willoughby Ltd, C.L.C Contractors Ltd, and others securing roles. The flexible nature of the framework allows for varied projects over its duration, offering repeated engagement opportunities for businesses compliant with the framework’s requirements.

## Notice

Bernicia are looking for several contractors to carry out various works across Bernicia properties. For transparency small works projects are generally property upgrades or refurbishments which are outside of our planned works programmes. Each project can range from PS15,000 up to PS250,000 and generally require multiple trades. A specification document has been provided as an overview of the contract only the exact nature of the projects required each year can differ. The initial project is based at Grindon Lane, Sunderland, SR3 4EN. The property has 10 bedrooms with en-suite bathroom a communal reception area and office. The refurbishment project is to update all bathrooms, the reception area and office. There is also a requirement to upgrade the lighting in these areas.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: A 12 month extension is available to this contract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081053-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | £1,500,000 |
| Awards value | £4,500,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BERNICIA GROUP |
| Locality | ASHINGTON |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE6 3XF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Walker |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | C.L.C CONTRACTORS; CLINTON BUILDING SERVICES; GANNON DEVELOPMENTS; OPUS BUILDING SERVICES; TOM WILLOUGHBY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45210000 - Building construction work
- 45215210 - Construction work for subsidised residential accommodation
- 45232141 - Heating works
- 45260000 - Roof works and other special trade construction works
- 45262900 - Balcony work
- 45453100 - Refurbishment work

## Release History

- 9 Dec 2025 at 13:43 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081053-2025
- 19 Sep 2025 at 15:23 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058237-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081053-2025
  9th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058237-2025
  19th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bernicia/aspx/Home
  All documentation can be found on our e-procurement portal InTend.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bernicia.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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