Access Audit Surveys 2022

Cumbria County Council (CCC) are striving through compliance with the Equality Act 2010, to ensure that access to County Council Corporate Buildings and the services provided within them is not fettered, regardless of any disability.

CCC therefore is seeking to commission a Suitably Qualified Surveying Consultant to undertake a new programme of Access Audits to County Council Corporate Buildings.

Cumbria is currently undergoing a local government reorganisation and Government has announced that Cumbria County Council is to be replaced by two unitary authorities with effect from 01 April 2023. Cumbria County Council shall be entitled to novate the Contract to any successor council as defined in The Local Government (Structural Changes) (Transfer of Functions, Property, Rights and Liabilities) Regulations 2008.

Suppliers wishing to express an interest and obtain access to the tender documents should go to www.the-chest.org.uk and click on current opportunities from the navigation area on the left of the screen. On the next screen enter the contract Reference (DN624768) in the box labelled 'contains' then click search. Click on the Blue link for the contract title to view the opportunity. To express an interest you will need to login. If you are not already registered on the www.the-chest.org.uk you will need to return to the home page and click on Register. Register FREE link in the navigation area on the left of the screen. Registration is free of charge and your username and password will be emailed to you.