If your organisation supports people to live independently at home—especially older adults or those with disabilities—then this is the kind of contract that could transform your future.

The Opportunity:

Bristol City Council and Bath & North East Somerset Council have released a £3.2 million contract to deliver a Home Improvement Agency (HIA) service. This isn’t just another contract—it’s a chance to deliver meaningful impact andsecure long-term, stable income.

What’s the goal?

To help people stay in their own homes safely, with dignity, and for as long as possible.

This service includes:

Outcome-focused housing adaptations and maintenance
Support with hospital discharge
Information, advice and signposting
Specialist support for hoarding (in Bristol only)

If you’re already working in housing adaptations, home support, or transitional care—or if you’ve been thinking about expanding into this space—this is your moment.

Why This Contract Stands Out

Three-year contract with an optional two-year extension. That’s up to five years of guaranteed work with a forward-thinking local authority that values provider relationships.
Estimated annual value: £1,027,653.46. The total potential contract value is £3,265,486.00. This is a major opportunity to scale with stability.
Scored for quality. The council isn’t just chasing the lowest price.

They’ll award the contract to the most advantageous bid, with evaluation weighted as follows:

25% Price
58% Quality
17% Social Value

Can You Deliver This?

Here’s what you need to know before jumping in:

Financial Standing: You’ll need to confirm that your organisation can deliver a contract of this value without posing unacceptable financial risk to the council. Typically, they expect your annual turnover to be around twice the contract’s yearly value.

Deadline: 12pm, 4th August 2025
Start Date: 1st October 2025

What You’ll Need to Submit

This isn’t a quick form-fill. It’s a full tender package, including:

Method Statements (5,500 words)
Safeguarding (1,000 words)
Health & Safety (500 words)
Data Protection (500 words)
Three Case Studies
Social Value Template and Delivery Plan
Selection Questionnaire (SQ)

That’s a lot of work—and that’s exactly why Big Sister is here.

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