# Dorset Accessible Homes Service including Sight and Hearing Impairment Service

> Tender notice from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Dorset Council](/buyers/dorset-council/contract-awards)
- Tender value: £27,627,289
- Published: 21 April 2022
- Planned start: 1 September 2022
- Planned end: 31 August 2025
- Stage: open_tender
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 7ab8ec60-a35d-4b99-af9c-9f81c5bc13f2-530747
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-30f9d41d-3f03-47a2-b4c7-ee7b7ec0764c

## Description

The new Dorset Accessible Home Service \(DAHS\) will enable vulnerable older and disabled individuals and disabled children to maintain their independence, health, and well-being for as long as possible in their homes and community\. Dorset Council funds the core service\. The Disabled Facilities Grant funding comes from the Better Care Fund with some added funding provided by Dorset Universities NHS Foundation Trusts to fund minor adaptations to facilitate hospital discharges\. The DAHS service will form the heart of our services for Dorset Council\. The aim is to promote independence and prevent the need to support individuals from requiring statutory support services\. The strong relationships built with Service Providers enable innovation and creative working to aid in the completion of our strategic aims\. Full details of requirements and the route for making any tender bid is at: www\.supplyingthesouthwest\.org\.uk

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ab8ec60-a35d-4b99-af9c-9f81c5bc13f2-530747)