Official UK procurement notice
Bathing Adaptations Rotational Framework 2026
Authority: North Somerset Council (Local council)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionNorth Somerset Council sought to appoint suitably qualified providers to a Rotational Framework to deliver bathing adaptations works in support of the Disabled Facilities Grant programme.
The Council assists elderly and disabled residents to remain independent in their homes through major adaptations which in the main provide access e.g. stairlifts, and bathing adaptations e.g. level access showers. The framework is due to commence on 1st April 2026 and will expire on 31st March 2030. This Framework will operate rotationally, alternating providers who receive offers of work (with a maximum of 8 providers being allocated a place on the Framework).
The majority of jobs will be of a similar scope/value. Each supplier on the framework will be required to commit to delivering a minimum of 14 jobs per year. Price will be set at the framework stage (suppliers will be rotated; therefore, further competitions will not be used).
Suppliers were asked to price against the Schedule of Rates. The total price submissions were ranked in order from lowest to highest with a maximum of 8 suppliers* being awarded a place on the framework. The average price will be the rate paid for those items subject to agreed minor changes for each specific job. .
- The authority expects to re-tender this requirement around 1 Dec 2029, 23:59 GMT.
CPV: Construction work
How this framework works
From the published notice- Type
- Closed framework
- Call-offs
- call-offs are awarded directly to appointed suppliers, without further competition
- Places
- up to 8 suppliers · 8 bids received (1.0 per place) · 7 appointed
- Framework period
- 4 yrs · up to 8 yrs from 1 Apr 2026
- Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)
- Fee do not apply.
Published description of the framework
North Somerset Council sought to appoint suitably qualified providers to a Rotational Framework to deliver bathing adaptations works in support of the Disabled Facilities Grant programme.
The Council assists elderly and disabled residents to remain independent in their homes through major adaptations which in the main provide access e.g. stairlifts, and bathing adaptations e.g. level access showers. The framework is due to commence on 1st April 2026 and will expire on 31st March 2030. This Framework will operate rotationally, alternating providers who receive offers of work (with a maximum of 8 providers being allocated a place on the Framework).
The majority of jobs will be of a similar scope/value. Each supplier on the framework will be required to commit to delivering a minimum of 14 jobs per year. Price will be set at the framework stage (suppliers will be rotated; therefore, further competitions will not be used).
Suppliers were asked to price against the Schedule of Rates. The total price submissions were ranked in order from lowest to highest with a maximum of 8 suppliers* being awarded a place on the framework. The average price will be the rate paid for those items subject to agreed minor changes for each specific job. .
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · value publishedLot #1AwardedRenewalPublished value£6,240,000
- Economic & financial standing
Please see tender documents
- Technical & professional ability
Please see tender documents
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Published award criteria (1)
- Price
- Economic & financial standing
Please see tender documents
- Technical & professional ability
Please see tender documents
- Price carries 100 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 10 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.
- “Bathing Adaptations Rotational Framework 2026” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 8 suppliers, not a single contract, and call-offs are awarded directly: getting appointed is the whole game.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Works
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Framework agreement
- Who may use the vehicle
- Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- Yes · next expected 1 Dec 2029
- First published
- 4 Jun 2025, 16:38 BST
- Last source update
- 3 Aug 2026, 10:44 BST
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 9 Mar 2026
- Authority reference
DN799216- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-078669- Latest notice
- Contract details notice (UK7)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-054310Find a Tender
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
- 9 Jan 2026, 13:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
- Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)
- call-off levy · Fee do not apply.
Submissions via Supplying the South West Portal:
Timeline
4 Jun 2025 → 3 Aug 2026 · 10 dates- Planning notice published4 Jun 2025, 16:38 BST
- Market engagement1 Sept 2025, 23:59 BST
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.
- Next notice expected349 days ago1 Nov 2025, 23:59 GMT
- Tender notice published319 days ago1 Dec 2025, 17:43 GMT
- Admission / appointment period ends280 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown9 Jan 2026, 13:00 GMT
- Award decision expected by221 days ago9 Mar 2026, 23:59 GMT
- Assessment summaries sent211 days ago20 Mar 2026
- Contract starts199 days ago1 Apr 2026, 00:00 BST
- Standstill ends198 days ago1 Apr 2026, 23:59 BST
- Latest notice published74 days ago3 Aug 2026, 10:44 BST
Notice history
12 events · 5 releases on Find a Tender · since 4 Jun 2025- Pipeline notice published4 Jun 2025, 16:38 BSTUK1
- Preliminary market engagement notice published11 Aug 2025, 17:01 BSTUK2
- Published value updated to £5,000,00011 Aug 2025, 17:01 BSTwas £7,000,000
- Tender notice published1 Dec 2025, 17:43 GMTUK4
- Status changed to active1 Dec 2025, 17:43 GMT
- Procurement method changed1 Dec 2025, 17:43 GMT
- Deadline published: 9 Jan 2026, 13:00 GMT1 Dec 2025, 17:43 GMT
- Tender notice published2 Dec 2025, 14:46 GMTUK4
- Contract award notice published20 Mar 2026, 10:25 GMTUK6
- Contract signature expected2 Apr 2026, 23:59 BSTscheduled
- Contract details notice published3 Aug 2026, 10:44 BSTUK7
- Status changed to complete3 Aug 2026, 10:44 BST
Published amendments (1)
Call-Offs awarded without competition.
Routine re-releases (5)
- 2025-08: 1 release · 11 Aug 2025
- 2025-06: 1 release · 4 Jun 2025
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashcroft Services LtdSME, Brunel Electrical LimitedSME, D R Jones Yeovil LtdSME, Hydra Plumbing Services LimitedSME, John West (Contractors) LimitedSME, Snape Contracting Services LtdSME +8 more2 Apr 2026 – 1 Apr 2030Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. Year on year spend over term of the framework cannot be accurately estimated to precise figures but is likely to increase year on year due to predicted increases in inflation, employee wage increases and increases in demand due to changing population demographics. | £6,240,000 inc. VAT | 20 Mar 2026 | Awarded |
Contracts
Bathing Adaptations Rotational Framework 2026 · Ashcroft Services LtdSME, Brunel Electrical LimitedSME, D R Jones Yeovil LtdSME, Hydra Plumbing Services LimitedSME, John West (Contractors) LimitedSME, Snape Contracting Services LtdSME +8 more
- Signed
- 23 Jul 2026
- Value
- £4,992,000
- Period
- 23 Jul 2026 – 31 Mar 2030
- Status
- active
- Options
- The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. Year on year spend over term of the framework cannot be accurately estimated to precise figures but is likely to increase year on year due to predicted increases in inflation, employee wage increases and increases in demand due to changing population demographics.
6 agreed KPIs: Receipt by contractor of Council’s schedule of specific work for a client · Issue of an Order by the Council · Start date to completion of works …
- Receipt by contractor of Council’s schedule of specific work for a client
- Issue of an Order by the Council
- Start date to completion of works
- Return to site to remedy reported defects (non-urgent)
- Return to site to remedy reported defects (urgent)
- Submission of invoices and associated paperwork
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8final-stage tenders | 7 | 0 | — |
Who bid
- wonASHCROFT SERVICES LIMITEDSME · South West England
- wonBRUNEL ELECTRICAL LIMITEDSME · South West England
- wonD R JONES YEOVIL LTD.SME · South West England
- wonJOHN WEST (CONTRACTORS) LIMITEDSME · South West England
- wonSNAPE CONTRACTING SERVICES LTDSME · South West England
- wonHYDRA PLUMBING SERVICES LIMITEDSME · South West England
- wonWESTSIDE CONTRACTING LIMITEDSME · South West England
- did not winA G Neads T/A A G Neads Builders · South West England
Bidders as named on the Procurement Act 2023 award notice. “Won” means the bidder holds an award on this notice.
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Framework contractors & participating bidders
15 commercial parties on the notice · 14 awarded- A G Neads T/A A G Neads BuildersBidder / tenderer
- ASHCROFT SERVICES LIMITEDFramework contractor
- Ashcroft Services LimitedFramework contractor
- BRUNEL ELECTRICAL LIMITEDFramework contractor
- Brunel Electrical LimitedFramework contractor
- D R JONES YEOVIL LTD.Framework contractor
- D R Jones Yeovil LtdFramework contractor
- HYDRA PLUMBING SERVICES LIMITEDFramework contractor
- Hydra Plumbing Services LimitedFramework contractor
- JOHN WEST (CONTRACTORS) LIMITEDFramework contractor
Show 5 more suppliers
- John West (Contractors) LimitedFramework contractor
- SNAPE CONTRACTING SERVICES LTDFramework contractor
- Snape Contracting Services LtdFramework contractor
- WESTSIDE CONTRACTING LIMITEDFramework contractor
- Westside Contracting LtdFramework contractor
Official documents & specifications (7)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Signed contract Bathing Adaptations Framework Agreement.doc
Notices published for this procedure
- Contract details notice Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender
- Preliminary market engagement notice Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- Pipeline notice Pipeline notice on Find a Tender