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title: "Soft Market Testing - Adaptations and Associated Services"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "ONWARD GROUP LIMITED"
published: "2022-11-18"
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# Soft Market Testing - Adaptations and Associated Services

Buyer: ONWARD GROUP LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d251229d-adfc-44b4-8c4e-5ae787fbfed1

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## Summary

The buying organisation for this procurement process is ONWARD GROUP LIMITED, based in Manchester, England. The title of the tender is "Soft Market Testing - Adaptations and Associated Services" within the industry categories of Construction work and Health and social work services. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with milestones including an engagement end date of 9th December 2022.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses to provide services such as minor adaptations, installation of lifts, occupational therapy assessments, and plumbing services specific to adaptations. The procurement process is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. Businesses located in the North West region of the United Kingdom would be well-suited to compete for this tender.

## Notice

Onward is currently seeking expressions of interest from competent suppliers who are able to provide the following services: - Minor Adaptations o Installation of internal and external grab rails, handrails, WC frames and bannisters of all types o Installation of half steps o Other bespoke minor adaptations - Installation of domestic through floor lifts - Installation of domestic stair lifts and step lifts - Architectural Services specific to Adaptations - Occupational therapy assessment services - Plumbing services specific to adaptations: o Installation of bifold shower doors for level access showers o Lever taps o Raising and lowering WCs o Installation of wash dry WCS o Installation of specialist baths o Installation and repair of rise and fall sinks Onward Homes have a large portfolio of properties to let to on general let, sheltered, and supported tenancies. Our adaptations service provides minor adaptations without OT referral across all three regions as well major adaptation replacements. We also complete works recommended by local authority partners in the Merseyside region. Demand for the adaptations service is growing both in terms of volume and also the complexity of need. Please refer to the attached market research and expression of interest document for further information. Please return the completed document to the relevant person as indicated within the document.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf886572-d037-4d48-a168-1614eb3d2607 |
| 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 | 18 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 9 Dec 2022 |
| 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 | ONWARD GROUP LIMITED |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M21 7QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Chorlton Park |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Withington |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2022 at 12:47 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf886572-d037-4d48-a168-1614eb3d2607

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf886572-d037-4d48-a168-1614eb3d2607
  18th November 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1ca7edf1-8302-42d0-bcd2-69cb8040526d
  Market research and expression of interest document. Please complete and return to the main contact for this notice.

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