Tender

HAC6137 East London Apartments

TOWER HAMLETS

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

02 Feb 2026 at 17:14

Planning

24 Nov 2025 at 15:39

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process led by Tower Hamlets pertains to the tender titled "HAC6137 East London Apartments," currently at the tender stage, with key dates and deadlines in 2026. This procurement, falling under the Health and Social Work Services category, is an open procedure intended to commission a specialist supported housing service. The service is crucial for implementing the Council’s Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy 2024-2029. It involves the delivery of a 31-bed facility located on Hackney Road, Weavers Ward, London, which provides supported housing for single homeless residents with complex needs. Tender submissions are due by 4th March 2026, with the contract set for commencement on 1st July 2026 and ending on 30th June 2029. The procurement value is set at approximately GBP 1,561,489, highlighting the significance of this commitment by Tower Hamlets, a public authority within sub-central government.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, especially those experienced in providing innovative, flexible, and responsive specialist housing services. The open procurement method is favourable for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), promoting diverse participation. Businesses with expertise in supporting vulnerable groups such as individuals with histories of rough sleeping, mental health challenges, or substance misuse could leverage this tender to secure a valuable position within the East London market. The contract’s focus on social value and community integration echoes the broader governmental and community service ethos, making it an advantageous pursuit for organisations aligned with these values.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HAC6137 East London Apartments

Notice Description

East London Apartments is a single homeless hostel which plays a key role in the delivery of the Councils Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy 2024-2029 and it's six key priorities - (1) Working with people earlier to prevent them from becoming homeless and to reduce the use of Temporary Accommodation (2) Provide good quality accommodation for people who are at risk of homelessness or have already become homeless (3) Improve customer service and the individual's experience. (4) Making sure that people have access to the right support services. (5) To ensure that rough sleeping, when it occurs, is rare, short-lived, and unlikely to happen again. (6) Boost staff resilience and well-being. The service provides 31 one-bed flats in a supported housing setting on Hackney Road (Weavers Ward) and plays a key role in the wider single homeless hostel pathway. The service acts as a "final offer" for people who have otherwise exhausted other housing options, whether due to eviction for anti-social behavior, rent arrears or provider refusal due to presenting risks arising from the complexity of the service user's needs.

Planning Information

LBTH is preparing to commission a new specialist supported housing accommodation service and is inviting providers to participate in a pre-market engagement exercise. This is an opportunity to help shape the future service model and ensure it reflects best practice and meets the needs of the borough’s most vulnerable residents. The organisations that we are seeking to engage via this market engagement include providers with substantial experience in delivering innovative, flexible and responsive specialist supported housing services, particularly for individuals with complex needs and histories of rough sleeping. The contract duration will be for three years; with year 1 contract valued up to £622,319.Annual uplifts may be applied in line with inflation (CPI) up to a maximum of 5% per annum, subject to budget approval.” We are interested to hear from any organisations who can deliver this service; with the service commencing on 1st April 2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e7a9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009181-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£1,569,489 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,569,489 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
9 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TOWER HAMLETS
Contact Name
Joanne Spree
Contact Email
joanne.spree@towerhamlets.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2073645000

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
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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