Builders based in Peterborough and the surrounding areas are being invited to a procurement event run by Peterborough City Council to find contractors to carry out disabled adaptations in the homes of city residents.
The event aims to use council money and Government grants to boost our local economy by employing firms that operate and employ people in Peterborough.
It will be held on Friday, 17 October at Sand Martin House in Fletton Quays from 10am until 12.30pm, there will be available staff to answer questions and networking at the end of the event.
Local builders can either book a place by phoning 01733 863895 or drop-into the event (without booking).
The council is looking to work with a range of providers, but would especially welcome local tradespeople from small to medium sized businesses in the Peterborough and surrounding areas who are:
- Competent in carrying out some, or all, of the following adaptations: Creating showers/wet rooms, ramps, wider doorways, kitchen adaptations, small extension works and sometimes an internal reconfiguration of homes.
- Able to adhere to safeguarding requests and considerations, including DBS checks.
- Have been an established business involved in construction for a number of years, or newer ventures which are otherwise able to demonstrate their relevant professional and technical competency
- With no criminal record
Later in the month, an invitation to tender will be published which those attending and all other interested organisations will be able to bid for.
The work only takes place in households who have been means-tested and have had an occupational therapy assessment to prove they need the adaptations. It is funded by a Government grant, and access to a discretionary top-up via grant funding.