Tender opportunity: Barnsley Council seeks provider for minor home adaptations

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.