Open early engagement - This means that a procurement idea is currently active, it is in the early stage of development and judging interest from potential suppliers.
Closing date: 20 May 2024
Contract summary
Industry
Housing services - 70333000
Administrative housing services - 75123000
Location of contract
England
Procurement reference
WORCESTER001-DN722193-29434174
Published date
1 May 2024
Closing date
20 May 2024
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
We would like to invite potential providers to attend a market engagement event for the provision of home improvement agency services in Worcestershire. The service is being jointly procured by a partnership of six District, Borough and City Councils and Worcestershire County Council for the new contract commencing on the 1 April 2025.
The service supports people to live more independently at home with a range of adaptations and improvements to keep homes safe and accessible. The assistance includes:
• Mandatory/Discretionary Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) Adaptations
• Minor Adaptations
• Housing Options support
• Discretionary grants to make Homes Healthier and Safer to Live In
• Occupational Therapist/Trusted Assessor services
The Market Engagement Event will be held on:
Date: 12 June 2024
Time: 10.00 to 11.30
Venue: Wyre Forest District Council, Wyre Forest House, Finepoint Way, Kidderminster DY11 7WF
The market engagement event will include a presentation of the draft service specification. It will also offer you the opportunity to raise any questions and share your views prior to proceeding to the tendering phase of our commissioning programme.
The Council is using the e-procurement portal known as the Proactis Pro-Contract portal https://procontract.due-north.com to advertise this market engagement event. To gain access to the market engagement event leaflet, suppliers will need to register their company details at the above website. Once registered, suppliers will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the procurement documents. Suppliers will need to search for the invitation under Worcester City Council and then electronically submit an expression of interest and follow the online instructions to view the market engagement leaflet.
How to apply
Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.
About the buyer
Address
The Guildhall High Street Worcester WR1 2EY England