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title: "Handy Van Service for Older People"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BOURNEMOUTH BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Handy Van Service for Older People

Buyer: BOURNEMOUTH BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-886577b0-09b1-48ed-9d30-e62b3ffac9cd

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## Summary

The Bournemouth Borough Council is procuring a Handy Van Service for Older People, aimed at assisting individuals aged 60 and over in Bournemouth with minor home adaptations and repairs. The service is designed to enable these individuals to maintain their independence at home. The procurement, classified under health and social work services (CPV code 85000000), is currently in the award stage, having seen its tender period end on 27th October 2017. The contract is valued at £187,500 and will commence on 19th January 2018, running until 30th November 2020.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in minor home repairs and adaptations, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Firms that can provide services such as changing light fittings, installing grab rails, or securing properties will be well-positioned to compete. The successful contractor can also expect to engage with local community services, potentially enhancing their visibility and reputation within the sector while contributing positively to social outcomes for vulnerable populations.

## Notice

The Handy Van service is for Bournemouth Borough Council and is a service the Borough of Poole may access in the future. The Service is to make minor adaptations and repairs to allow people to remain independent and in their own homes for longer. The service will be for people living in Bournemouth who; * are 60 years and over (or people deemed at risk) * are in receipt of receipt of some form of benefit support such as Attendance Allowance, Disability Allowance or Pension Credit * own or rent their own home in Bournemouth. The service will cover minor adaptations and repairs such as changing light bulbs, installing grab rails, fitting key safes, securing fence panels, hanging curtains, etc., to enable people with eligibility to the Service to live independently for longer.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55c865a4-2b42-49a7-9562-65d5b2115689 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | 19 Jan 2018 - 30 Nov 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £187,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £133,560 |
| 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 | BOURNEMOUTH BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOURNEMOUTH |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH2 6DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Bournemouth Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bournemouth West |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EAST BORO HOUSING TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 11 Dec 2017 at 16:20 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55c865a4-2b42-49a7-9562-65d5b2115689
- 3 Oct 2017 at 10:26 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55c865a4-2b42-49a7-9562-65d5b2115689
- 28 Sep 2017 at 15:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55c865a4-2b42-49a7-9562-65d5b2115689

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55c865a4-2b42-49a7-9562-65d5b2115689
  11th December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=ca5673cc-6aa3-e711-80e6-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bournemouth.gov.uk/Home.aspx

## Provenance

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