Project Description

DCK secured a place on Haringey Council’s Minor Works Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) in August 2021 which is due to run for 12 years from its commencement in June 2019.

Packages of work are competitively tendered via mini-competition by the contractors on the DPS. To date, DCK has secured the majority of work packages due to its delivery capability and competitiveness.

DCK established a satellite base that included a small office, welfare, and storage facilities in a central location in the borough. This is where the contract is operated daily with support from the Woodford Green head office.

DCK’s predominantly directly employed workforce undertakes most work on each project, therefore eliminating trades and coordination that results in shorter work programmes and high levels of quality.

Our installation teams are highly experienced in the installation of aids and adaptations, and we have honed our approach to deliver exceptional results.

The scope includes kitchen and bathroom adaptations in the main in addition to other minor adaptations including grab rails, stair rails, step alterations, and other major adaptations such as stair lifts and ramps for wheelchairs.

Working closely with all parties

Haringey’s Project Manager works out of DCK’s satellite and main offices regularly and is very much part of the project team.

Our Resident Liaison Officer works closely with the Occupational Therapy Service, carers, and family members to ensure we plan and deliver the work to minimise disruption and maximise resident satisfaction.

We also liaise with Haringey’s Adaptations Service which helps children and young people with disabilities to live as independently as possible.

Delivery model and supply chain

DCK delivers much of the work with its directly employed workforce and therefore has control over availability, sequencing and quality.

We have a tried and tested supply chain in place on the contract including Freeway Lifts (platform lifts, stair lifts, ceiling track hoists etc.), Rapid Ramps (metal ramps) and AKW for the specialist sanitaryware.

We also have extensive experience in the installation of Closomat WCs.