Scope
Reference
NSC-0462-25
Description
North Somerset Council invites suppliers to express their interest in participating in a market engagement exercise regarding the provision of a Bathing Adaptations Framework.
North Somerset Council supports elderly and disabled individuals to live safely and independently in their own homes through the delivery of Disabled Facilities Grants (DFGs). We currently operate a fixed-price, multi-supplier framework for bathing adaptations, with work allocated on a rotational basis.
We are seeking to engage with the market to assess the level of supplier interest and to gather insights that may inform the upcoming tender process. Suppliers wishing to participate in this market engagement exercise should select "Express an Interest" button on Supplying the South West portal and complete the attached Market Engagement Questionnaire, and return it via the messaging section of this portal by Monday, 1st September 2025, no later than 17:00hrs.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £5,000,000 excluding VAT
- £6,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45000000 - Construction work
Contract locations
- UKK - South West (England)
Engagement
Engagement deadline
1 September 2025
Engagement process description
Suppliers wishing to participate in this market engagement exercise should select "Express an Interest" button on DN786439 Invitation to Participate in Market Engagement: Bathing Adaptations Framework 2025 on Supplying the South West portal and complete the attached Market Engagement Questionnaire, and return it via the messaging section of this portal by Monday, 1st September 2025, no later than 17:00hrs.
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Contracting authority
North Somerset Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVVX-9588-WCMV
Town Hall, Walliscote Grove Road
Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset
BS23 1UJ
United Kingdom
Region: UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government