--- title: "Information about Market Engagement Event Worcestershire Promoting Independent Living Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3d1c00fc-e7fa-4922-8855-c439f6d851cb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3d1c00fc-e7fa-4922-8855-c439f6d851cb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3d1c00fc-e7fa-4922-8855-c439f6d851cb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3d1c00fc-e7fa-4922-8855-c439f6d851cb.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL" published: "2024-06-14" --- # Information about Market Engagement Event Worcestershire Promoting Independent Living Service Buyer: WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3d1c00fc-e7fa-4922-8855-c439f6d851cb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3d1c00fc-e7fa-4922-8855-c439f6d851cb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3d1c00fc-e7fa-4922-8855-c439f6d851cb.json) ## Summary The Worcester City Council is seeking providers for the provision of home improvement agency services in Worcestershire through a market engagement event. The event was held on June 12, 2024, to support people in living independently at home with various adaptations and improvements, such as Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) Adaptations and Minor Adaptations. The service is jointly procured by a partnership of six District, Borough, City Councils, and Worcestershire County Council for a new contract starting on April 1, 2025. The procurement process is in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for August 6, 2024. This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, to participate in providing housing services in Worcestershire. Companies specialising in housing services and adaptations would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Suppliers interested in this opportunity must register on the Proactis Pro-Contract portal to gain access to the procurement documents. The service aims to support individuals in making their homes safer and more accessible, offering a range of support services and grants to improve living conditions and promote independent living. ## Notice We invited potential providers to attend a market engagement event for the provision of home improvement agency services in Worcestershire. Potential providers were invited to attend a market engagement event via a PIN and Contracts Finder which took place on Wednesday 12th June 2024. The event presentation and event questions and answers can be accessed via the e-procurement portal known as the Proactis Pro-Contract portal procontract.due-north.com. To gain access to the documents 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 market engagement event under Worcester City Council and then electronically submit an expression of interest and follow the online instructions to view the documents. 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 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7eafeaf3-f5f5-4f09-b427-4386c04dd20d | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Jun 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 6 Aug 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | WORCESTER | | Post town | Worcester | | Postcode | WR1 2EY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC | | Local authority | Worcester | | Electoral ward | Cathedral | | Westminster constituency | Worcester | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 70 - Real estate services - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 70333000 - Housing services - 75123000 - Administrative housing services ## Release History - 14 Jun 2024 at 16:02 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7eafeaf3-f5f5-4f09-b427-4386c04dd20d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7eafeaf3-f5f5-4f09-b427-4386c04dd20d 14th June 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=80e54cde-652a-ef11-812c-005056b64545 Advert ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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