Section five - quotes

5.1 - Unless specially agreed by the district council in writing, at least two (or three where work exceeds £30,000) fully itemised competitive tenders must be sought for each contract to comply with the district council procurement rules. The two lowest fully itemised and priced tenders must be submitted to the district council as part of the grant application.

5.2 - Where the works are urgent, or specialist one quote may be accepted but only with the clear agreement of the district council and the occupational therapist.

5.3 - The district council can request breakdown of costs to ensure sound public expenditure – these demands should not however be unreasonable and delay the process.   Invoices describing the item of works and the sub totals completed, following the referencing of a fully itemised and priced schedule of works will minimise delays and breakdowns requests.

5.4 - Any problems relating to the approved scheme, or its progress must be immediately notified to the client, occupational therapist, and the district council.

5.5 - Planning permission, listed building consent and/or building regulation approval, party wall agreements, flood risks and asbestos report be obtained where appropriate for grant aided works. Grant approval is not building regulation approval and agents should note that in the case of grant works subject to building regulations, the works may be supervised by both a grant officer and a building control officer.