Scope
Description
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 £384000 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 £768000 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.
Total value (estimated)
- £768,000 excluding VAT
- £921,600 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 19 April 2026 to 18 April 2027
- Possible extension to 18 April 2028
- 2 years
Description of possible extension:
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.
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45300000 - Building installation work
- 50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKD1 - Cumbria
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
26 February 2026, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
10 March 2026, 10:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | 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. |
Quality | 60% |
| Price | Price | 20% | |
| Social Value | Quality | 20% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Cumberland Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJGX-9191-DYLV
Cumbria House, 107-117 Botchergate
Carlisle
CA1 1RD
United Kingdom
Region: UKD12 - East Cumbria
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government