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The works consist of redecoration and sundry remedial repair works to all Levels of the Wharf Road car park to satisfy dilapidation obligations. The car park will generally remain in operation during the works. Particular attention is to be given to the maintenance of fire exits, security and the segregation of works from car park activities as well as the public when using the car park. The works are required to comply with the lease terms and to maintain the use of the car park for the residents and public using the car park.

South Kesteven District Council (SKDC) is currently looking at delivery options to support the Procurement function for the authority. As part of the lead into and preparation for potential Local Government Reorganisation, SKDC are currently reviewing all options for delivery of the Procurement function. SKDC would like to hear from any providers who can offer this function and would like information on services they can offer along with indicative pricing. The purpose of this engagement is to test market appetite, capability and delivery models for external procurement services prior to any potential future procurement. This is a stand alone, exploratory exercise only and does not form part of a formal tender process. Please note start and end dates of any future contract are only illustrative at this present time.

The tender is leading by the South Kesteven District Council (SKDC) for the temporary accommodation providing to homeless people in the area of West Lindsey, South Kesteven, North Kesteven and South Holland. This Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) is being established in accordance with the Light Touch Regime (regulations 34) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (and any subsequent amendment) to delivery Services to the Council in accordance with this Specification. The DPS will be let for an initial period of eight years commencing from 1st April 2023 with the option to cancel the DPS at the discretion of the Council. Individual Placement Call-off made under the DPS may vary in duration dependent on Service User needs. This will be confirmed when the call-off order is placed for each individual placement. The Council makes no guarantee regarding the number or frequency of Individual Placements to be made under the DPS Agreement. Scope For South Kesteven, this as a statutory service under Homeless Reduction Act 2017, for other areas the service is at their discretion, delivered to support Service User appropriate to the User's needs following assessment by the Council's Housing Options team. Service users can be single Persons, couples and families. The Service will be required to provide temporary accommodation suitable all types of Service User for period(s) agreed between the Council and the Service Provider. Strategic Relevance For South Kesteven, it is under the statutory home duties; for other areas, it is linked to the Lincolnshire homeless strategy. For Change for Lincolnshire this is linked to the Rough Sleeper Scheme. The objectives of the procurement: • To establish a DPS Agreement based on Service Providers suitability to meet requirements • To provide the Council's Housing Options team with a method of procuring Services that is efficient, simple and cost effective, and responsive to demand • To establish a DPS Agreement that is accessible to SME providers • To deliver Social Value benefits to the South Kesteven District • The DPS will deliver a mix of accommodation across the geographical locations and suited all types of Service User needs. Location Temporary accommodation will be required primarily within the district boundaries of South Kesteven, West Lindsey, North Kesteven and South Holland. In certain and limited circumstances, Service Users may require provision outside of the district boundaries. Tenders will be accepted from potential Service providers within a two-mile radius limit outside of the district boundaries. Accommodation will ideally be located within a reasonable distance to public transport as well as shops, schools, places of worship, medical facilities and other amenities.