--- title: "omerset Independence Plus (\"SIP\") deliver Home Improvement Agency Services (\"HIA\") and are a part of Somerset Council. SIP fulfils an important function in relation to prevention and early intervention and is essential to the process of providing Disabled Facilities Grants (DFG). Disabled persons, (\"Clients\") may qualify for a disabled facilities grant towards the cost of providing adaptations and facilities to enable the Client to continue to live independently. Such grants can be provided by local councils in accordance with Part I of the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996, the Regulatory Reform (Housi" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-85deee3d-c6af-46de-9f94-132c8c508049" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-85deee3d-c6af-46de-9f94-132c8c508049" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-85deee3d-c6af-46de-9f94-132c8c508049.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-85deee3d-c6af-46de-9f94-132c8c508049.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SOMERSET COUNCIL" published: "2024-09-12" --- # omerset Independence Plus ("SIP") deliver Home Improvement Agency Services ("HIA") and are a part of Somerset Council. SIP fulfils an important function in relation to prevention and early intervention and is essential to the process of providing Disabled Facilities Grants (DFG). Disabled persons, ("Clients") may qualify for a disabled facilities grant towards the cost of providing adaptations and facilities to enable the Client to continue to live independently. Such grants can be provided by local councils in accordance with Part I of the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996, the Regulatory Reform (Housi Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-85deee3d-c6af-46de-9f94-132c8c508049 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-85deee3d-c6af-46de-9f94-132c8c508049) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-85deee3d-c6af-46de-9f94-132c8c508049.json) ## Summary Somerset Council invites bids for the "Somerset Independence Plus" (SIP) framework to deliver Home Improvement Agency Services. This open procurement process, classified under "Refurbishment work" (CPV: 45453100) and "Housing services" (CPV: 70333000), aims to provide Fixed Price Disabled Facilities Adaptations. The services target disabled and vulnerable persons, ensuring they can continue living independently. Located in Taunton (postal code: TA1 4DY), the procurement stage is currently at the tender phase. Key deadlines include the tender period ending on 13th October 2024, with the contract starting on 6th January 2025 and concluding on 5th January 2029. The total value of the contract is GBP 5,000,000. This tender offers substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) involved in refurbishment and housing services. It is particularly suited for businesses with expertise in home adaptations for the disabled and vulnerable, aligning with Somerset Council's commitment to prevention and early intervention. The open procedure above threshold procurement method ensures transparency and fair competition, presenting a lucrative opportunity for specialist contractors to contribute to community welfare while expanding their market reach and business portfolio. ## Notice Framework for Fixed Price Disabled Facilities Adaptations on behalf of disabled and vulnerable persons ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b9af2c9-4817-421d-a454-8d0660f184b0 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 13 Oct 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 6 Jan 2025 - 5 Jan 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SOMERSET COUNCIL | | Locality | TAUNTON | | Post town | Taunton | | Postcode | TA1 4DY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | | ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset | | Local authority | Somerset | | Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West | | Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 70 - Real estate services ### Codes - 45453100 - Refurbishment work - 70333000 - Housing services ## Release History - 12 Sep 2024 at 12:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b9af2c9-4817-421d-a454-8d0660f184b0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b9af2c9-4817-421d-a454-8d0660f184b0 12th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://ContractFinder Contract Finder ## Notice URLs - http://Contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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