---
title: "Invitation to Tender for the Provision of Minor Aids & Adaptations"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b4f9"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SOUTH RIBBLE BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-15"
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# Invitation to Tender for the Provision of Minor Aids & Adaptations

Buyer: SOUTH RIBBLE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b4f9

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056187-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £725,000 |
| Lots value | £725,000 |
| 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 | SOUTH RIBBLE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | CHORLEY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEYLAND |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR25 1DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD47 Chorley and West Lancashire |
| Local authority | Chorley |
| Electoral ward | Chorley North West |
| Westminster constituency | Chorley |
| Delivery location | TLD45 Mid Lancashire, TLD47 Chorley and West Lancashire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 15 Jun 2026 at 12:26 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056187-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056187-2026
  15th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk/

## Provenance

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