If you are looking to bid for public sector adaptations and domestic building works contracts, the new Care & Repair Open Framework stands out as a notable opportunity. Commissioned by Peterborough City Council and valued at £26.4 million including VAT, this eight-year open framework covers adaptations, renovations, and minor installation work across domestic properties. Its long potential term and focus on practical, grant-funded adaptations work make it a useful opportunity for contractors with experience in occupied homes, responsive delivery and domestic improvement works.
Why the Care & Repair Open Framework Matters for Contractors
The public sector increasingly uses structured routes to market for adaptation and repair works that need to be delivered quickly, safely and with minimal disruption to residents. This framework covers extensions, internal alterations, level access showering facilities, associated domestic works, and the installation of minor aids and adaptations. That gives it clear relevance for contractors working in home adaptations, responsive repairs and small-scale domestic improvement works.
One standout aspect of this agreement is its practical focus. The notice says the work will be undertaken with Peterborough City Council’s Home Service Delivery Care and Repair Team and will predominantly be delivered in occupied domestic properties within the Peterborough area. For suppliers, that means:
- A route into repeat adaptation and repair work for a local authority care and repair service
- Opportunities to demonstrate responsiveness, quality and customer care in occupied homes
- A framework structure that may suit locally based contractors able to deliver promptly and with minimal disruption
The £26.4 million value puts this among the larger frameworks of its kind in the region. For the right contractors, the appeal here is not a complicated lot structure but a clear service focus. The framework spans both higher-value adaptation works and lower-value minor aids and adaptations, which may suit businesses that can combine practical building expertise with a responsive, resident-focused delivery model.
How to Approach Bidding: Making Your Submission Competitive
Bidding for competitive government contracts like this framework requires more than just price. The best suppliers highlight their experience, readiness, and partnership potential. Here are two actionable tips to guide your submission for the Care & Repair Open Framework:
- Demonstrate local delivery expertise: Emphasise case studies where you have handled adaptations for older and disabled residents in domestic settings, particularly highlighting responsive service and customer satisfaction.
- Show how you can deliver across the framework scope: Tailor your response to the specific types of work covered, such as extensions, internal alterations, level access showering and minor aids. Avoid generic answers and make it clear how your team would deliver promptly, safely and with minimal disruption in occupied homes.
For suppliers new to framework bidding, consider refreshing your internal processes, collating strong evidence of compliance, and ensuring your policies (safeguarding, health and safety, environment) are up to date and tailored to the latest public sector standards.
Quick Facts: Care & Repair Open Framework
- Title: Care & Repair Open Framework
- Contracting authority: Peterborough City Council
- Value: £26,400,000 including VAT
- Duration: 8 years
- Scope: Major adaptations, minor works, extensions, and more in domestic properties
Key Dates
- Tender deadline: 6 April 2026
- Published: 6 March 2026
- Framework term: Intended to last for the maximum possible term of 8 years
- See the full notice at Find a Tender
The clock is ticking on this open framework, and proactive, well-prepared contractors will be in the strongest position when responses are assessed. For suppliers with the right experience in adaptations, domestic works and responsive delivery, this could be a valuable route into future public sector work. If you need expert advice or strategic bid support to maximise your scores, Thornton & Lowe’s bid specialists can help you craft a winning response for the Care & Repair Open Framework. Secure your foothold in future public sector building contracts: long-term open frameworks like this can help shape your pipeline for years to come.
