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title: "HAC5909 - Tower Hamlets Generic Women's Refuge"
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# HAC5909 - Tower Hamlets Generic Women's Refuge

Buyer: TOWER HAMLETS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8a0f173c-5730-4dbd-9e55-da268f423005

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## Summary

The London Borough of Tower Hamlets is inviting tenders for the provision of a generic women's refuge, titled "HAC5909 - Tower Hamlets Generic Women's Refuge", under the health and social work services category (CPV 85000000). The contract involves the provision of supported emergency accommodation including properties and support staff to offer immediate safe routes for women and their children fleeing domestic abuse. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with the closing date for submission on 14 January 2025. The contract period is set to commence on 1 June 2025 and could extend up to 31 March 2030. The total estimated value of the contract is £780,000, with an initial three-year term and potentially a further two 12-month extensions.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the emergency accommodation and support services sector, particularly those specialising in social services for vulnerable groups. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria. The open procedure (above threshold) procurement method ensures a transparent selection process, promising a fair chance for well-qualified providers to secure a substantial, long-term contract, fostering business growth and providing critical community services.

## Notice

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 two further 12-month periods, at circa PS155,000 per year. The total possible Contract Term is five years. Full access to the tender documents can be gained here: https://www.londontenders.org/procontract/supplier.nsf/frm_home?openForm&Login

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e2dd664-beba-47cd-b5d0-5015d9a94a1b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £780,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TOWER HAMLETS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E1 1BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Whitechapel |
| Westminster constituency | Bethnal Green and Stepney |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2024 at 12:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e2dd664-beba-47cd-b5d0-5015d9a94a1b
- 15 Nov 2024 at 14:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4e03d35-e918-4145-977e-13283d4bd9fa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e2dd664-beba-47cd-b5d0-5015d9a94a1b
  18th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4e03d35-e918-4145-977e-13283d4bd9fa
  15th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk
- https://www.londontenders.org/procontract/supplier.nsf/frm_home?openForm&Login

## Provenance

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