--- title: "Tender for the Provision of a Minor Adaptations and Handyperson Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ac5d96af-0ab5-4026-aeb6-a9da2b4290c6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ac5d96af-0ab5-4026-aeb6-a9da2b4290c6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ac5d96af-0ab5-4026-aeb6-a9da2b4290c6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ac5d96af-0ab5-4026-aeb6-a9da2b4290c6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2018-10-10" --- # Tender for the Provision of a Minor Adaptations and Handyperson Service Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ac5d96af-0ab5-4026-aeb6-a9da2b4290c6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ac5d96af-0ab5-4026-aeb6-a9da2b4290c6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ac5d96af-0ab5-4026-aeb6-a9da2b4290c6.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is initiating a tender for "Tender for the Provision of a Minor Adaptations and Handyperson Service." This procurement is categorised under repair and maintenance services and is based in the West Midlands, specifically within the boundaries of the council's jurisdiction. The tender period is open until 9th November 2018, with a contract start date anticipated for 1st January 2019 and running until 31st December 2021. The contract is valued at approximately £450,000 per annum, and the procurement method is an open procedure, highlighting an inclusive opportunity for interested suppliers. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for companies specialising in home adaptations and maintenance services, particularly those that focus on assisting vulnerable populations, including the elderly and disabled. Businesses with experience in providing minor adaptations—such as installing grab rails, handrails, and other home safety features—will be well-suited to compete. Additionally, firms that can promote and manage handyperson services aimed at older residents will find this procurement aligns with their service offerings. Engaging in this contract could enhance service reach and business reputation within the local community. ## Notice This is an Invitation to Tender with information, instructions and guidance provided in Part A, following consideration of which the tender submission (Part B) should be completed and returned by all suppliers who wish to tender for the requirement described in the following pages. Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council (the Council) consists of six towns; Oldbury, Rowley Regis, Smethwick, Tipton, Wednesbury and West Bromwich. The Borough has an area of 8,600 hectares and serves a population of approximately 300,000. The Council has reviewed the preventative services it provides to residents and intends to improve and expand the services available to frail, elderly and disabled residents. The Council is seeking to appoint a contractor to manage and deliver its Minor Adaptations and Handyperson Service. The services to be provided are key to delivering the following outcomes; o Allowing frail, elderly and disabled residents to remain living independently in their homes; o Reducing the numbers of home accidents, hospital admissions and re-admissions that are the result of slips, trips and falls; o Supporting the needs of the frail and elderly; o Maintaining the private housing stock of the Borough. Scope of Framework Agreement The Council has a requirement to establish a framework and to identify and appoint a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to provide a 3+1 year term service, to supply the goods and services specified within the Requirement and Specification. The estimated value excluding VAT for the contract is ?450,000 per annum. This value is based on historical spend data and is intended to be used as a guide only and is not a guarantee of the level of business that will be generated from the framework agreement. Minor Adaptations A Minor Adaptation is defined as any alteration to a residential property costing less than ?1000.00. This service is both proactive and responsive. Examples of The Minor Adaptation Service include (but are not limited to); supply and installation of grab rails, hand rails, stair and second stair rails, steps and half steps, key safe installations, newel rails, over bath showers, drop arm rails and small ramps. The minor adaptations are provided without charge to the Service User. Access to the service and works specified are determined by the Council. Handyperson Service The Handyperson Service provides a proactive and responsive home maintenance / repair service to residents aged 60 plus or in receipt of Disability Living Allowance/Personal Independence Payment The Handyperson Service consists A responsive service. The service provider is required to generate their own enquiries from eligible residents, promote and market the service. The provider will provide eligible households up to a maximum of 3hrs of free labour (exclusive of travelling time) per year to undertake minor improvements... Additional information: Minor Adaptations and Handyperson Service This specification relates to Minor Adaptation and Handyperson provision within the boundaries of Sandwell Metropolitan Borough. A minor adaptation is defined as any "structural" adaptation to a property which costs less than PS1000. A handyperson service job is a repair or improvement that can be completed within a 3 hour period where the material costs are less than PS100.00. The service is to provide Minor Adaptations and a Handyperson service in a proactive and responsive manner. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the ITT and other related documents. In Order To View the On-Line Questionnaire and Submit a Tender, you will be required to' Opt-In'. Please be mindful that if you are cut and pasting your question responses onto the On-Line Questionnaire that you do so from a notepad document, this is due to the fact that some special characters are not accepted within the On-Line Questionnaire. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: Monday 5th November 2018 at 15:00hrs Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/610b4da3-66a5-49cc-ba36-436e4df1884f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Oct 2018 | | Submission deadline | 9 Nov 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2021 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B69 3DB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell | | Local authority | Sandwell | | Electoral ward | Oldbury | | Westminster constituency | West Bromwich | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 45210000 - Building construction work - 45211000 - Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses - 45211100 - Construction work for houses - 45211200 - Sheltered housing construction work - 45211300 - Houses construction work - 45211310 - Bathrooms construction work - 45211320 - Porches construction work - 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services - 50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services ## Release History - 10 Oct 2018 at 10:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/610b4da3-66a5-49cc-ba36-436e4df1884f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/610b4da3-66a5-49cc-ba36-436e4df1884f 10th October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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