BHCC HP Housing Adaptations Framework 2021

Concepts

• housing adaptations service of the council
• council’s housing adaptations service
• hove
• construction work
• focus of the works
• bhcc hp housing adaptations framework
• major adaptations
• housing grants
• local discretionary dfg policies.the framework agreement
• provision of works

Location

Brighton and Hove:

Description

The Housing Adaptations Service of the Council provides major adaptations works to individuals using the Council’s Housing Adaptations Service ("Service Users") (defined as those costing over £1,000 excluding VAT). The focus of the Works under the Framework Agreement will be the provision of Works in Council owned properties. However, Works in private properties will be required as part of the Disabled Facilities Grant scheme (DFG).Works will be based on what has been recommended as necessary and appropriate for the disabled person by the Occupational Therapist (OT) and must also be considered necessary and appropriate in line with the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996. Work may also be ordered under local discretionary DFG policies.

Total Quantity or Scope

The Housing Adaptations Service of the Council provides major adaptations works to individuals using the Council’s Housing Adaptations Service ("Service Users") (defined as those costing over £1,000 excluding VAT) (the ‘Works’).The focus of the Works under the Framework Agreement will be the provision of Works in Council owned properties. However, Works in private properties will be required as part of the Disabled Facilities Grant scheme.Works will be based on what has been recommended as necessary and appropriate for the disabled person by the Occupational Therapist (OT) and must also be considered necessary and appropriate in line with the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996. Work may also be ordered under local discretionary DFG policies.The Framework Agreement will start in November 2021 and run for 3 years. There will be an option to extend for a further year at the Council’s discretion.The Council will appoint up to a maximum of six bidders on the Framework Agreement

Renewal Options

There will be an option to extend for a further year at the Council’s discretion.The contract may be re-tendered prior to contract end to ensure continuity of the service.

CPV Codes

• 45000000 - Construction work
• 45300000 - Building installation work
• 45400000 - Building completion work

Indicators

• This is a recurring contract.
• Renewals are available.

Legal Justification

It does not exceed 4 years.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** To expand the description of the contract in II.1.4 The works include (but not limited to): Access to garden  Access to house  Door widening  External rails  External structural work  Hard standings  Internal structural work  Kitchen adaptations  Level access showers  Over bath showers  Paths/ground works  Ramps  Wash & dry toilets Heating systemsThe Council embraces diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably skilled bidders of all sizes who can meet the requirements, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith, disability or age of bidder workforce and/or ownership. The Council will actively promote sustainable and ethical procurement throughout its supply chain and welcomes applications from bidders committed to reducing the effects of its operations and service delivery at a local and global level. Further details as to the application of sustainable and ethical procurement to this project may be set out in the tender documents.All procurement documents must be completed electronically, using the SE shared services procurement eSourcing portal: https://intendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/Tenders/Current. The SE shared services eSourcing portal provides a web-based tool that provides a simple, secure and efficient means for managing tendering and quotation activities reducing the time and effort required for both buyers and potential bidders. The portal allows for tender clarifications and submitting your bid electronically. In order to bid for this opportunity you will need to register your company on the SE shared services portal.By way of clarification, the values referred to are as follows:II.1.5) and II.2.6) — Value is based on a 3 year contract term and 12 month extension i.e. 4 years in total. This has been calculated using an estimate of £2.6m/year, with a split of £1.1m Council and £1.5m DFG.II.2.7) — End date excludes the extension option i.e. is for the initial 3 years only.IV.2.6) — The minimum time frame during which the bidder must maintain the tender is 6 months.