Framework for Pool of Small Contractors

Description

The domestic property portfolio of the Council comprises a mixture of social housing (approximately 13,945 properties in number) and other properties. Maintenance of these properties is undertaken by the Council via a mixture of in-house provision and external contractors. Dwellings will vary in age and condition and bidders are advised to make due allowance for this.The Council’s Voids Team manage the works being delivered to bring void properties up to a standard for a new tenancy.As a property becomes vacant, a Technical Manager from the Voids Team visits the property and assesses the repair requirements and creates a schedule of works required.The Voids Team then allocate the property (and repairs) via one of the following routes:• In-house workforce• One of the current contractors appointed to the Framework for Repairs & Maintenance to Domestic Vacant Properties.Following extensive consultation, the Council has determined that the best way forward for the delivery of vacant repairs is a combination of the following:• In-house workforce• Framework Agreement for Repairs & Maintenance to Domestic Vacant properties (2 external contractors).• A pool of smaller contractors to assist the in-house team, who can be called upon to complete specific activities (for example painting, carpentry etc.).This tender process is in relation to new entrants to the framework agreement for Pool of Small Contractors. It is anticipated that the New Entrants will be appointed to the Framework from 1st August 2024 and the end date of the Framework is 31st July 2027.For additional information, please refer to tender documentations.(WA Ref:142289)The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia bidding.