Construction work

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Scarborough Borough Council where required commissions contractors to carry out disabled adaptation works to properties in order to facilitate independence for residents. In addition, the Council manages the provision of the Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) which enables residents in the borough to secure funding to carry out disabled adaptations to their properties where this is necessary. This contract establishes contractors to deliver Disabled Adaptations Services in the following lots: Lot 1a: Ramps — Concrete Lot 1b: Ramps — Prefabricated Lot 2: Showers Lot 3: Heating — Air Source Lot 4: Heating — Electric Lot 5: Heating — Gas Lot 6: Heating — Oil Fired. Referrals for adaptations may be received from a number of sources, with the exact scheme usually determined by an Occupational Therapy assessment. Adaptations play a major part in helping customers maintain their independence and provide them with a safe environment in their own homes. In particular ramp adaptations provide safe access in and out of the property, for people with limited mobility, such as older and disabled people. The Contractor must work to the specification/drawings provided. Where unforeseen works occur or the installation of the standard specification is not feasible, Contractors must contact the Technical Officer dealing with the case and agree any amendments to the specification prior to undertaking such works. Referrals for adaptations may be received from a number of sources, with the exact scheme usually determined by an Occupational Therapy assessment. Adaptations play a major part in helping customers maintain their independence and provide them with a safe environment in their own homes. In particular ramp adaptations provide safe access in and out of the property, for people with limited mobility, such as older and disabled people. The Contractor must work to the specification/drawings provided. Where unforeseen works occur or the installation of the standard specification is not feasible, Contractors must contact the Technical Officer dealing with the case and agree any amendments to the specification prior to undertaking such works. Referrals for adaptations may be received from a number of sources, with the exact scheme usually determined by an Occupational Therapy assessment. Adaptations play a major part in helping customers maintain their independence and provide them with a safe environment in their own homes. In particular the installation of wet floor shower facilities assist disabled people and their carers to manage essential daily activities, such as bathing and promote independence in the home. The Council works to a standard specification, which must be adhered to at all times. Where unforeseen works occur or the installation of the standard specification is not feasible, contractors must contact the Technical Officer dealing with the case and agree any amendments to the specification prior to undertaking such works. Referrals for adaptations may be received from a number of sources, with the exact scheme based on consultations with Occupational Therapy. Adaptations play a major part in helping customers maintain their independence and provide them with a safe environment in their own homes. In particular, properties which have adequate heating enable disabled, older and vulnerable residents to stay health and warm and reduce the risk of unnecessary hospital admissions/deaths due to cold related illnesses. The Council will determine the exact type of heating based on the client's needs/ choice and what is deemed the most practical solution for the property taking into account its construction/location. This lot covers the installation and repair of domestic air source heating systems. Referrals for adaptations may be received from a number of sources, with the exact scheme based on consultations with Occupational Therapy. Adaptations play a major part in helping customers maintain their independence and provide them with a safe environment in their own homes. In particular, properties which have adequate heating, enable disabled, older and vulnerable residents to stay health and warm and reduce the risk of unnecessary hospital admissions/deaths due to cold related illnesses. The Council will determine the exact type of heating based on the client's needs/ choice and what is deemed the most practical solution for the property taking into account its construction/location. This lot covers the installation and repair of domestic electric radiator heating systems. Referrals for adaptations may be received from a number of sources, with the exact scheme based on consultations with Occupational Therapy. Adaptations play a major part in helping customers maintain their independence and provide them with a safe environment in their own homes. In particular, properties which have adequate heating, enable disabled, older and vulnerable residents to stay health and warm and reduce the risk of unnecessary hospital admissions/deaths due to cold related illnesses. The Council will determine the exact type of heating based on the client's needs/ choice and what is deemed the most practical solution for the property taking into account its construction/location. This lot covers the installation and repair of domestic gas central heating systems. Referrals for adaptations may be received from a number of sources, with the exact scheme based on consultations with Occupational Therapy. Adaptations play a major part in helping customers maintain their independence and provide them with a safe environment in their own homes. In particular, properties which have adequate heating, enable disabled, older and vulnerable residents to stay health and warm and reduce the risk of unnecessary hospital admissions/deaths due to cold related illnesses. The Council will determine the exact type of heating based on the client's needs/choice and what is deemed the most practical solution for the property taking into account its construction/location. This lot covers the installation and repair of domestic oil fired central heating systems.