Framework for Disabled Adaptations to Domestic Properties

Tender description

The disabled facilities service (DFS) are a division of the Council responsible for making funding available cross tenure. Funding may be used towards the purchase and installation of specialist equipment; the provision of adaptations and works that prevent slips, trips and falls in and around the home where the applicant is able to prove to the Council that they meet the prevailing criteria. The Disabled Facilities Service is a reactive service that administers cases as soon as they are received. The successful contractor will be expected to deliver quality adaptation works in order to meet the rigorous PI’s that have been set. The works primarily involve the adaptation of domestic properties as a result of the approval of a Disabled Facilities Grant or any Discretionary Grant awarded to the applicant. To support this area DFS operate a "Grant Agency Service" that provides a professional, technical and administrative service to the clients (service users). Put simply, the Council provides a service whereby the service users can appoint the Council to administer the grant on the service users’ behalf whilst working closely with health professionals such as the Community Occupational Therapy Service to ensure that the service users' needs are fully met. The Authority intends to enter a Framework Agreement with multiple contractors for Lots 1 and 2, and a single contractor per lot for lot 3. The period of the framework agreements will be 2 years with the option to extend for up to a period of a further 2 years. The Framework is expected to commence 1st November 2021. Lot 1 – General Building – 6 Providers (Est 4m GBP per annum) Lot 2 – Stair Lifts / Vertical Lifts and Hoists – 2 Providers (Est 1.8m GBP per annum) Lot 3 – Safety @ Home Works – 1 Provider (Est 1m GBP per annum) Lot 1: General Building Work (Domestic only) Converting existing rooms to provide accessible bathing facilities and all associated works (wet room, walk-in showers etc.); access ramps; re-grading / provision of external steps; internal alterations; construction of extensions (inclusive of services); general building works to repair, maintain or upgrade roofs, walls floors etc. There will also be a requirement for the recycling (removal, renovation and reinstallation) of modular ramping. Lot 2: Stair Lifts / Vertical Lifts and Hoists Lifts: Provision and installation of stair-lifts; internal and external vertical lifts. To include where appropriate all works associated to the lifts installation including cutting of apertures internally and any associated ground works externally etc. There will also be a requirement for the recycling (removal, renovation and reinstallation) of all lifts. Hoists: Provision and installation of ceiling tracked hoist systems. To include where appropriate, all works associated to the hoist installation including strengthening of ceilings, work to break through door heads and any associated structural works etc. There will also be a requirement for the recycling (removal, renovation and reinstallation) of hoists. Lot 3: Safety @ Home Works Provision and installation of minor adaptations including hand and grab rails; small ramps; mop stick hand rails; alterations to steps; external rails and repairs to specialist equipment etc. At no additional cost to the Council, the contractor will also provide all Service Users with access to a free case work service providing Healthy Home Check and remedial works; Income Maximisation; Energy Efficiency inspection; Fund raising and access to alternative grant assistance etc. There will also be a requirement for the recycling (removal, renovation and reinstallation) of modular ramping, lifts and hoists.