WH20034 - Services & Works for: UPVC doors, windows, glazing units, single pane reglaze, Fascia, Guttering, UPVC locking mechanism change

As part of the Private Sector Housing Assistance Policy, Wolverhampton Homes Limited are developing a Home Improvement Agency that will deliver a proactive service to support people to remain independent in their homes as part of this they are dedicated to assisting vulnerable home owners to address problems associated with poor housing conditions which have an adverse impact on their health, safety and wellbeing. This policy provides for the delivery of programmes to assist with fuel poverty, dealing with housing health and safety hazards in the home (caused through disrepair, poor design, or other impacts affecting vulnerable clients), Safe Homes Scheme (supporting victims of domestic violence, ASB and repeat crime to remain safely in their own homes where it is safe to do so), Telecare and Disabled Facilities Grants (DFG).

Wolverhampton Homes requires a suitably qualified contractor(s) to undertake the following elements of work within a vulnerable environment:

• UPVC Window/Doors repairs or replacement including more specific "safer" by design when relating to Safe Homes Scheme which aims to address safety issues for vulnerable clients and those at risk through domestic violence. • UPVC window/door locking mechanism change. • Replace/repair existing eaves level fascia's. • Replace/repair existing guttering.

Works have the potential to be completed in both social housing and owner-occupied properties throughout the City of Wolverhampton.

The Wolverhampton Home Improvement Agency is funded through the issuing of grants.

In order to facilitate the grant allocation, it is a mandated requirement that prior to issuing an order the Contractor will provide a written quotation on letterheaded paper identifying required works and associated costs.

Delivery of works under this contract is subject to Government funding, the Client therefore offers no guarantees on numbers and values of orders issued to the Contractor during the contract term.

The estimated value of works is up to £100K - £150K per annum however delivery of works under this contract is subject to Government funding, Wolverhampton Homes Limited therefore offers no guarantees on numbers and values of orders issued to the Contractor during the contract term.

As part of this ITT a bespoke set of Terms & Conditions have been included which the successful supplier will be expected to accept and adhere to.

Additional information: This requirement is being tendered through Wolverhampton City Council's e-procurement portal which can be located at the following address: WWW.WOLVERHAMPTONTENDERS.COM .Registration to the site is free and should take no longer than 5 minutes to complete. Once registered the full Invitation to Tender can be accessed and downloaded.