Communal Digital TV Aerial Maintenance

It is ng homes intention to enter into a contract with one contractor to deliver a maintenance and reactive repair contract to their housing stock which contain communal TV aerials. The current average contract spend is approximately 50,000.00 GBP. NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=830226. The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx. Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: The Contractor will be encouraged to deliver benefits that provide added social value to the local area, including opportunities for apprenticeships, work placements and training in digital and technical skills; engagement with local schools, colleges and community groups; use of local SMEs and supply-chain opportunities where appropriate; support for digital inclusion initiatives; and activities that promote employment, skills development and community wellbeing. Community benefit commitments will be proportionate to the value and duration of the contract and support sustainable economic and social outcomes. (SC Ref:830226) Download the copy of the online SPD document here (to be completed online through postbox submission): https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=830226