Framework for Adaptations Works for Residents of Southend 2022

Southend on Sea City Council is carrying out this procurement exercise in the form of a FTS Restricted Tender for the Provision of Adaptation Works under a Framework Agreement within the boundaries of Southend on Sea City Council “the Works” in two lots: Lot 1 Primary Adaptation Suppliers and Lot 2 Secondary Adaptation Suppliers.

Candidates who feel that they are suitably qualified organisations may complete the requirements of the first stage for either the Lot 1 or Lot 2 competitions in order to qualify as shortlisted tenderers invited to Stage 2 -Tender stage of the procurement.

The applicant expressing an interest will complete the Selection Questionnaire (SQ) and the scored questionnaire for the lot they are applying for (Lot 1 or Lot 2).

Candidates who pass the SQ will have their responses to the Lot questionnaire assessed and scored as set out in the Evaluation Criteria below; this will create a ranking of the applicants for each Lot. The Council intend to invite the top-scoring 6-8 applicants to tender stage (for each lot) but reserve the right to invite fewer or more candidates as it sees fit or to invite none at all.

In selecting the cohort to invite to tender stage, the Council will take into consideration the spread of ranked scores and clear wider gaps in ranked scores may influence the number of candidates invited to tender stage.

Candidates are allowed to express an interest in a single Lot only.

Lot 1 Primary Adaptation Suppliers

The Council are seeking suitably qualified organisations that have the required experience as first-tier suppliers receiving personalised Adaptations referrals to appoint to a framework for the supply and installation of home adaptations (mainly accessible bathrooms) for older and disabled residents in Southend on Sea. The framework agreement will provide for suppliers to deliver the supply and installation of bathroom, kitchen and other adaptation works, including associated building works, to owner occupied, privately-rented and RSL properties.

Adaptations Works experience must include receiving and managing personalised referrals from Councils or Social Landlords or similar for the supply and installation of home adaptations for older and disabled residents who live at the premises and including the requisite customer care as outlined in the tender documents.

Lot 2 Secondary Adaptation Suppliers

The Council are seeking suitably qualified organisations that can demonstrate relevant experience as well as the necessary competence to deliver the supply and installation of home adaptations (mainly accessible bathroom) for older and disabled residents in Southend on Sea. The framework agreement will provide for suppliers to deliver the supply and installation of bathroom, kitchen and other adaptation works, including associated building works, to owner occupied, privately-rented and RSL properties.