WCC - Warwickshire Resettlement Scheme - Furnishing and preparation of properties.

Description

Warwickshire County Council is responsible for administering the UK Resettlement Scheme and the Afghan Resettlement Schemes in Warwickshire. Through these schemes, refugees and those fleeing persecution are resettled in Warwickshire in a managed way. As part of this, WCC is responsible for ensuring that accommodation provided to families arriving through the schemes is offered in a good condition and is fully furnished. During the course of the contract period the range and scope of these services may be subject to modification and variation to meet the changing needs and requirements of the Council, potential changes in legislation and the changing demands placed on the Council by its customers Warwickshire County Council (the Council) is seeking a single provider to deliver houses that are fully furnished and well-presented ahead of the family's arrival to an agreed standard. The contractor will: 1. Carry out property improvements-including carpeting/ repairs/decoration/curtains where this is required and where this is not the responsibility of the landlord or housing association 2. Fully furnish each property in line with the standard property furnishing requirements 3. This needs to be done in a timely manner, often with a turnaround time of under 3 weeks. Furnishing requirements and improvements to be agreed in the first instance with the WCC Housing Officer as well as completion date.