Modular Ramping Service in Somerset

Somerset Council

Published: Jun 16, 2026

Updated: Jun 22, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the governance and public administration sector, with a focus on Rehabilitation and Primary Healthcare. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 1.0 million. Proposals must be submitted before August 14, 2026.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the governance and public administration sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

Description

Please note: There will be a briefing session held prior to the launch of the tender process. The briefing will take place on 30.06.2026, 12:00 - 13:00. It will be an opportunity for potential bidders to find out about the tender process and the key requirements of the service and also to ask any questions. If you would like to attend the session, please email stephen.barker@somerset.gov.uk stating the names and email addresses of those who will be attending from your organisation. An invitation to a Microsoft Teams meeting will then be sent to those people. The objectives of the Service are: • To provide appropriate modular access ramps that support service users of all ages who meet the agreed criteria to remain safe and independent at home and in the community, reducing reliance on other health and social care services. • To support timely ramp installation that helps prevent unnecessary admissions to hospital and care homes, promotes independence, and reduces the need for external care and support. • To enable timely discharge from hospital or hospice by ensuring the correct ramps are installed to provide safe access to the home. • To deliver proactive servicing and maintenance that minimises the need for emergency repairs and urgent replacements. • To ensure the efficient procurement, delivery, collection, decontamination, and recycling of modular ramps. • To provide a flexible service that can respond to changes over the life of the contract, including new initiatives, different equipment requirements, revised response times, and fluctuations in demand across health and social care. • To support in delivering the vision and strategic priorities for health and social care. • To work collaboratively with Somerset Council and its relevant partners to ensure the needs of health, social care, and education services are met.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on June 16, 2026. Last refreshed 2 days ago. Reference: 056846-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Somerset Council

Somerset Council has issued 203 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 5 currently open and 176 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Construction & Civil Works, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: June 18, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 056846-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is August 14, 2026. You have 51 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Somerset Council in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Governance & Public Administration sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £1,048,000 - £1,048,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.