BHTA members involved in home adaptations, independent living services, and related project management are encouraged to review a joint tender from Renfrewshire Council and East Renfrewshire Council for adaptation and small repair services.

One provider will be appointed to deliver all four contracts, and bidders must tender for all four.

Key details

• Reference: RC-CPU-26-065
• Duration: One year, with the option to extend for up to 12 months on two separate occasions

Scope

Contracts 1 and 2 cover adaptation-related services for owner-occupiers and private landlord tenants in Renfrewshire and East Renfrewshire respectively. The provider will advise on adaptations, support access to grant funding, identify vetted tradespeople, obtain estimates and organise works, support clients during delivery, and inspect completed work.

Contracts 3 and 4 cover small repair and handyperson services, including minor repairs, basic electrical and plumbing work, and safety and security tasks such as fitting key safes and smoke alarms.

The services support eligible older and disabled people, as well as parents or guardians of disabled people.

This tender is suitable for providers able to deliver the full range of adaptation, small repair, and handyperson services across both council areas, as bidders must tender for all four contracts.

Evaluation

Price is weighted at 55 percent for all four contracts. For contracts 1 to 3, quality accounts for the remaining 45 percent, covering areas including service provision, performance, mobilisation, Fair Work First, and community benefits.

Bidders should refer to the ITT documents for the full evaluation methodology, particularly for contract 4.

How to apply

Tenders must be submitted electronically through the PCS-Tender portal by 12pm on 14 September 2026. The project code is 32202. Full procurement documents are available through the portal.

For enquiries, contact caitlin.sands@renfrewshire.gov.uk.

BHTA members involved in home adaptations, accessibility, and independent living solutions are encouraged to review a new tender opportunity from Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council for the provision of minor adaptations services.

Tender overview

The council is seeking a supplier to deliver low-level, non-structural adaptations designed to improve accessibility, reduce risk, support mobility, and help residents with activities of daily living.

Key details

• Reference: P1028
• Estimated value: £920,000 excluding VAT
• Duration: Two years, with options for two 12-month extensions
• Contract start date: 16 November 2026

The contract covers services in the Barnsley, Doncaster, and Rotherham region.

Scope

The appointed provider will deliver an end-to-end minor adaptations service, from managing referrals and appointments through to supplying materials, installing adaptations, communicating with residents, and completing contract and performance reporting.

This tender is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs able to provide minor home adaptations and meet the minimum participation requirements set out in the tender documents.

Evaluation

The tender will be evaluated on quality at 50 percent, price at 45 percent, and social value at 5 percent.

How to apply

Tenders must be submitted electronically through the EU Supply procurement portal.

Questions must be submitted by 5pm on 24 August 2026, and the tender submission deadline is 12pm on 9 September 2026.

For enquiries, contact Nina Thompson at ninathompson@barnsley.gov.uk.