Scope
Reference
DN773722
Description
Open Framework procured for Peterborough City Council in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, for the provision of adaptations including extensions, internal alterations, level access showering facilities and associated works in domestic properties; The installation of minor aids and adaptations in domestic properties.
The overall aim of the works specified within the Care and Repair Open Framework Agreement is to assist and support elderly, vulnerable and disabled local residents (adults and children) to live independently and be warm and safe. The work will be undertaken in conjunction with the Home Service Delivery Care and Repair Team within Peterborough City Council. The work will predominantly be in the Peterborough City Council Unitary Authority area. Most will be in the city, but some will be in the surrounding areas of Peterborough.
The specific aim for each contractor of the Open Framework Agreement and Schedule of Rates is to:
- Use responsive, suitably qualified, and experienced, competent and knowledgeable contractors
- Use locally based contractors to aid in the responsiveness of the service
- Produce high quality work with minimum disruption for clients
- Obtain value for money
- Commence work promptly following the receipt of an order
- To complete the work promptly
- Work in occupied properties with the minimum disruption to the client who will be included in one or more of the following categories: elderly, disabled (mentally and/or physically), vulnerable, on a low income. This list is not conclusive.
The expected benefits of procuring work this way are a reduction in delays and poor experiences with contractors, and a consistent and shortened timescale from date of first enquiry to completion or work.
The work is in Peterborough City Council (PCC) Unitary Authority area through the Peterborough Home Services Delivery Care and Repair Team (C&R). The adaptations will often be funded by Disabled Facility Grants approved by Peterborough City Council. However, the Level Access Shower schedule of works may be used for work that the Care & Repair Team manages which is funded privately, by charities, benevolent funds, by Adult Social Care or Children's Services. It may also form the basis for work which Peterborough Care & Repair may arrange on behalf of other local Councils.
The minor aids and adaptations, which is predominantly of low value (under £1,000), is funded from Adult Social Care Budgets
The Authority intends for the Open Framework to last for the maximum possible term of 8 years, confirming to the provisions concerning reopening as set out in Section 49 of the Procurement Act 2023.
Commercial tool
Establishes an open framework
Total value (estimated)
- £22,000,000 excluding VAT
- £26,400,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 17 June 2026 to 16 June 2029
- Possible extension to 9 June 2034
- 7 years, 11 months, 23 days
Description of possible extension:
There is no limit to the number of providers who may be awarded a place on the Open Framework. As such, providers who are awarded a place on Framework 1 will not have to re-submit a Bid to join subsequent Frameworks under the Open Framework, and will instead have their contracts extended in accordance with the overall Open Framework term.
Therefore, the Council shall have the option, at its sole discretion, to extend Framework 1 of this Open Framework Agreement beyond the initial term, by a further period of up to five years, in two increments of two years and one increment of one year (each increment being an "Extension Period"), making a total possible Term of eight years.
Subsequent Framework Agreements (Framework 2, 3 etc) awarded under this Open Framework shall be extended as necessary to allow them to align with the overall Open Framework term of 8 years.
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
Contract locations
- UKH11 - Peterborough
- UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
Justification for not using lots
In order to streamline the tendering process so as to allow easier participation by SMEs, the Open Framework utilises a Schedule of Rates which itemises all possible works to be delivered under this Open Framework. Suppliers may add prices for whichever elements of work they wish to deliver, ignoring all others. This helps reduce the amount of documents to be completed by suppliers, simplifies bidding instructions and reduces administrative burden on the Authority.
Framework
Open framework scheme end date (estimated)
9 June 2034
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Prices are submitted by suppliers in Appendix 8 - Schedule of Rates.
The award of an Open Framework Contract is based 100% on qualitative criteria.
The Conditions of Participation include procurement-specific questions concerning relevant registrations with professional bodies, qualifications, organisational processes and procedures, DBS checks and compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022.
Award method when using the framework
Without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
6 April 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Electronic submission only via ProContract:
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=f239a61d-7519-f111-813c-005056b64545
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
21 May 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 100% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Peterborough City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLXM-3229-WVQH
Sand Martin House Peterborough, Bittern Way
Peterborough
PE2 8TY
United Kingdom
Region: UKH11 - Peterborough
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government