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title: "Contract for Provision of a Handyperson and Minor Adaptations Service"
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# Contract for Provision of a Handyperson and Minor Adaptations Service

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2b6ebcfb-a935-4486-94c9-4737e9411fc0

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## Summary

Durham County Council is seeking a single provider for a contract titled "Contract for Provision of a Handyperson and Minor Adaptations Service". This procurement falls within the repair and maintenance services category and targets the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used is an open procedure, which has recently reached the award stage on 12 February 2019. The initial contract period is slated to begin on 1 April 2019 and will continue until 31 March 2021. The tender originally closed on 15 January 2019, with a contract value of approximately £2,488,080.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) to expand their business by providing essential services that support vulnerable populations. Companies that can offer services such as home adaptations, telecare installations, and safety checks will be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract not only contributes to community welfare but also strengthens business networks through collaboration with Durham County Council and other partnering agencies in the region.

## Notice

The contract is for the provision of Handyperson and Minor Adaptations Service to Durham County Council and other contracting authorities as detailed in the tender documentation. Partner agencies in County Durham are working together to link housing, health and social care activities to develop a more unified approach to the provision of support services for older, disabled and vulnerable people regardless of tenure. This is a jointly commissioned service funded by Durham County Council (DCC) Adult & Health Services, Children & Families Service and North Durham Clinical Commissioning Group (ND CCG) and Durham Dales, Easington and Sedgefield Clinical Commissioning Group (DDES CCG). The Handyperson and Minor Adaptations Service incorporates a range of aspects to meet the needs of vulnerable people in order to maintain their independence at home. Each element of the service has different eligibility, referral pathways and funding arrangements so it is important that the specification is read closely, and in conjunction with the pricing documentation detailed in the Invitation to Tender documents. A single provider is required to provide this service and there are 4 different elements which includes:- * Handyperson Service * Minor Adaptations Service for Adults, Children & Young People * Telecare Equipment Installations * Guidance, Signposting and Home Safety Checks The provider will need to ensure that all appropriate service staff have suitable checks in place to ensure for the protection of vulnerable people in receipt of services. Please access the tender documentation via the NEPO Portal www.nepo.org using reference DN380076 for full details of the requirements. If you have any queries accessing the documents or using the system, please contact the Supplier Technical Support Proactis Helpdesk Ticketing System http://proactis.kayco.com Email: ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com / Telephone: 0330 005 0352.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93197046-6123-446a-9eb1-91e4028f397d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,488,080 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,473,192 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BERNICIA GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2019 at 09:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93197046-6123-446a-9eb1-91e4028f397d
- 7 Dec 2018 at 09:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd1793b3-1003-4f94-ba26-e7292a5903de

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93197046-6123-446a-9eb1-91e4028f397d
  12th February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd1793b3-1003-4f94-ba26-e7292a5903de
  7th December 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://proactis.kayco.com
- http://www.durham.gov.uk

## Provenance

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