--- title: "Minor Adaptations for People with Disabilities" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06077f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06077f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06077f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06077f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CUMBERLAND COUNCIL" published: "2026-02-12" --- # Minor Adaptations for People with Disabilities Buyer: CUMBERLAND COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06077f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06077f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06077f.json) ## Summary Cumberland Council is inviting bids for the contract titled "Minor Adaptations for People with Disabilities". This procurement process falls under the tender stage and seeks services in the industry category of Building Installation Work and Health and Social Work Services, centred in the Cumberland Council area in the UK. The tender follows an open competition method, making it accessible to various suppliers. Key dates include the closing of the tender period on 10th March 2026 and the commencement of the contract on 19th April 2026, potentially running until April 2028 if extended. The contract's initial term is valued at £384,000 excluding VAT, with a possible extension increasing the total to £768,000 excluding VAT. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs and those within the VCSE sector, by catering to a public authority's needs for adaptive works in residential homes. Businesses specialising in building installation and maintenance, as well as those offering health-related services, will find this contract considerably aligned with their capabilities. Engaging in this procurement process could facilitate business growth within the public sector, and participating companies will need to ensure compliance with quality standards as outlined in the Invitation to Tender. This opportunity allows companies to expand their portfolio by delivering a vital service to the local community, backed by a substantial contract value with provisions for extension and additional financial uplifts. ## Notice Cumberland Council is procuring a contract for the supply, delivery and installation of minor adaptative works to people's homes in the Cumberland Council area, which will be delivered following an assessment of need by either Cumberland Council or a local NHS Trust, or on a preventative basis. However, it should be noted that Cumberland Council remains the sole contracting authority for this contract. The council proposes to enter into the contract for an initial term of 12 months with the successful tenderer. There is one optional extension available of up to 12 months. It is up to the council whether or not to implement this optional extension. If the contract runs for the initial term only it will end on 18 April 2027. The contract value for the initial term is PS384000 excluding VAT. If the council implements the one optional extension, the contract will end on 18 April 2028. The contract value for the initial term, the optional extension periods and the potential uplifts is PS768000 excluding VAT. This figure is indicative only as the extension periods and uplifts are not guaranteed. If the council implements an extension or uplift, this will be confirmed with the successful supplier in advance. If the services to be provided are VAT exempt then VAT cannot be charged by the successful supplier. For further details and to access the tender documents use our online procurement portal, The Chest https://www.the-chest.org.uk You must be registered on The Chest to be able to view the opportunity and submit a tender. Registration is free. Ensure you read and understand the Invitation to Tender (ITT) and its appendices before completing the tender documents. The quality score must achieve a total quality score of 2 (unweighted) or higher on each individual question otherwise the bid will be rejected for not reaching an acceptable quality standard. Clarification questions can be asked on The Chest messaging section. You should take note of the deadlines in the Procurement Timetable, which is in the ITT. All bids must be received electronically via The Chest by the deadline stated in the Invitation to Tender (ITT). Any clarifications about the tender must be sent via messaging on The Chest by the deadline stated in the ITT. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: There is one optional extension available of up to 12 months. It is up to the council whether or not to implement this optional extension. ### Planning Information Minor adaptations tender opportunity market engagement session Cumberland Council is recommissioning its minor adaptations for people with disabilities service. The tender opportunity will be advertised in February and the contract will start on 19 April 2026. This session will help potential bidders to understand the service and our procurement approach. There will also be time to ask council officers questions about the opportunity. The session will be held via Teams. For further details and to access the joining information use our online procurement portal, The Chest https://www.the-chest.org.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012963-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | 26 Jan 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 18 Apr 2026 - 18 Apr 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £768,000 | | Lots value | £768,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CUMBERLAND COUNCIL | | Locality | CARLISLE | | Post town | Carlisle | | Postcode | CA1 1RD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria | | ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland | | Local authority | Cumberland | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Carlisle | | Delivery location | TLD1 Cumbria | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 45300000 - Building installation work - 50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 12 Feb 2026 at 14:27 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012963-2026 - 16 Jan 2026 at 11:39 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003821-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012963-2026 12th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003821-2026 16th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.the-chest.org.uk - https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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