Tender

HAC5909 - Tower Hamlets Generic Women's Refuge

TOWER HAMLETS

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15 Nov 2024 at 14:32

Summary of the contracting process

Tower Hamlets is currently in the tender stage for the procurement of "HAC5909 - Tower Hamlets Generic Women’s Refuge," focusing on the health and social work services industry category. This initiative, encompassing the Greater London area (UKI), involves the provision of supported emergency accommodation for women and their children escaping domestic abuse. The contract will span an initial period of three years, with options to extend for two additional 12-month periods, valued at approximately £155,000 per year, culminating in an estimated total value of £780,000 over five years. Interested parties must submit their responses electronically by 14 January 2025, 12:00 PM. The procurement method is an open procedure, ensuring a transparent and competitive selection process.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social work services, particularly those experienced in managing emergency accommodations and support services for vulnerable populations. It offers the chance to collaborate with a reputable local authority committed to tackling domestic violence and supporting socially excluded individuals. Companies with robust operational models, dedicated staff, and a history of handling sensitive social issues will find this opportunity aligned with their growth strategies. The predictable and potentially extendable contract term provides financial stability and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the community.

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Notice Title

HAC5909 - Tower Hamlets Generic Women's Refuge

Notice Description

Tender for provision of supported emergency accommodation which offers women with their children an immediate safe route out of homes where they have experienced domestic abuse. Provision of both the property and support staff to fulfil this requirement. Contract is for an initial period of three years, with the option to extend for a further two 12-month periods, at circa PS155,000 per year. The estimated value for the five year term is PS780,000

Lot Information

Lot 1

Tower Hamlets has a proud history of supporting people who are socially excluded through the delivery of personalised, early intervention housing support services. Tackling violence against women and girls (VAWG) is a key priority for the Council and has developed the Tower Hamlets Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy 2019-24. This strategy sets out our priorities and commitments for tackling all forms of gendered violence. The provision of supported emergency accommodation which offers women with their children an immediate safe route out of homes where they have experienced domestic abuse is key to meeting this commitment. Further to this the new Domestic Abuse Act 2021 places a duty on local authorities in England to provide support to victims of domestic abuse and their children in refuges or other safe accommodation. Tower Hamlets Council delivers our refuge provision within a pan-London strategic response to domestic violence working closely with the Greater London Authority (GLA) and specifically the Mayors Office for Policing & Crime (MOPAC). London's draft strategy for consultation was published on 5th November 2021, informed by a London needs assessment. The final Domestic Abuse Safe Accommodation Strategy was published in December 2021 The service will deliver as a minimum: * 5 hours per week, per person of direct support * It should include as a minimum a first point of contact for service users during the operating hours. Provision of a property for the service is also required Full information can be found in the tender documents

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b6ed
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037049-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£780,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£780,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TOWER HAMLETS
Contact Name
Ms Kelly Kerr
Contact Email
kelly.kerr@towerhamlets.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 244778066

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E1 1BJ
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Whitechapel
Westminster Constituency
Bethnal Green and Stepney

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