Adaptations for Independent Living
- Buyer
- Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils
- Value
- £7,000,000
- Closes
- 26 August 2030
- Where
- Ipswich, the East of England
- Type
- Dynamic purchasing system (open to join)
In plain English
Babergh and Mid Suffolk Councils want to create a list of contractors who can carry out home adaptations for disabled people. These adaptations help residents live safely and independently, usually funded through grants that the councils help residents apply for.
What the buyer wants
• Deliver home adaptations (modifications to make homes accessible and safe for disabled residents) • Work with residents and the councils' agency to understand individual needs • Likely provide quotes, project management, and installation of adaptations such as ramps, grab rails, accessible bathrooms, level access, or similar modifications
Likely requirements
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DBS clearance will be mandatory since you'll be working inside the homes of disabled and vulnerable residents; if you cannot obtain this, you cannot bid. You must also have public liability insurance and demonstrable experience with residential adaptations or similar construction work.
How to bid
This is a Dynamic Purchasing System: an open list of approved suppliers. You can apply to join at any time while it runs, and once accepted you can bid for the individual contracts the buyer runs through it.
How dynamic purchasing systems work
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