The driver needs to be trained / competent in:
the securing clamping of of wheelchairs.
how to relate to Older People, people with disabilities and people with early Dementia.
safe evacuation of vehicle

Transport Service Description:
Vehicle category:
Minibus
Wheelchair accessible:
Service Routine:

Scheduled:
(regular time/route/client)
Pricing arrangement:

Proposed: Time rate to apply
(see Tender Response Document)

Service parameters:
Service days

Mon to Fri
Timings

Pick-ups commence
Mon –Thur 10.00am
Friday 11.00am

Return home collections
Mon – Thur 15:30
Fri 2.00

Catchment area & routes

Routes: Ballyfermot, Palmerstown, Chapelizod

Passengers #

Currently 20 / 22 x service users (inclusive of 3 wheelchair user).
There are two runs for 10 to 12 clients each run
Vehicle(s) #

1 x Wheelchair Assessable minibus
Ideally the minibus needs to be able to hold 10 / 12 people.
Seating capacity

Minimum 16 seater
Additional seating capacity to enable adequate wheelchair space
Equipment

Hydraulic tail lift,
Wheelchair webbing/ clamps,
Steps
Seatbelts
Storage for equipment – We try to keep equipment on the bus to a minimum but there are always a few pieces like tripods, zimmer frames, rollators etc.
Address:

Sarsfield House Day Centre
First Avenue
Sarsfield Road
Ballyfermot
Dublin 10

Contact Person:
Evelyn Leonard
Sarsfield House
First Avenue
Sarsfield Road
Ballyfermot
Dublin 10
085 8069601
evelynsdp@hotmail.com

To be considered as a potential service provider candidates must complete in full the attached Tender Response Document.
Information submitted will be treated as confidential and will be used for vetting and validation purposes in the context of this competition.