--- title: "AHS5037" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b40d8801-91c5-4417-893e-fc08f7800f18" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b40d8801-91c5-4417-893e-fc08f7800f18" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b40d8801-91c5-4417-893e-fc08f7800f18.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b40d8801-91c5-4417-893e-fc08f7800f18.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "TOWER HAMLETS" published: "2017-03-09" --- # AHS5037 Buyer: TOWER HAMLETS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b40d8801-91c5-4417-893e-fc08f7800f18 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b40d8801-91c5-4417-893e-fc08f7800f18) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b40d8801-91c5-4417-893e-fc08f7800f18.json) ## Summary The Tower Hamlets Council is seeking tenders for the Independent Living Community Support service, aiming to enhance the recovery and independence of individuals with severe mental health needs. This procurement falls under the health and social work services category, with an estimated contract value between £420,000 to £468,000 per annum and a duration of three years, extendable by two additional years. The tender process is currently underway, with the deadline for expressions of interest and tender submissions set for 12 noon on 5 April 2017. The contract is anticipated to start on 16 June 2017, with services to be delivered from a central location within the borough of London, UK. This opportunity is ideal for businesses specialising in health and social service delivery, particularly those capable of offering recovery-oriented support and floating support services. Given the focus on innovative service delivery models, businesses that can demonstrate effective team leadership and an understanding of mental health strategies will be well-suited to compete. This contract not only allows for expansion within the sector but also underscores a commitment to ethical governance and equal opportunities, potentially creating a sustainable avenue for meaningful business growth. ## Notice The Council is seeking to tender the Independent Living Community Support service and is seeking innovative models of service delivery which take into account the specifics of the service being sought. The service requires efficient and effective support provision that will enable individuals with severe and enduring mental health needs to receive recovery orientated support that will enable them to maintain their independence within the community. .The key requirements of the specification include: * Supporting people towards recovery and independence to enable them to develop the life skills to maintain their independence in the community. * The ability to deliver recovery orientated support approaches. * The provision of a Floating Support service that is available Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm and Saturday and Sunday 10am to 6pm * Effective team leadership and competency in securing clinical confidence in the service. * The ability to support the delivery of the Council's Mental Health Strategy 2014-2019 and supporting the achievements and embedding of the Mental Health Accommodation Strategy 2011 to 2016. * Ability to commence the new contract from 16 June 2017 * Ability to deliver the support service from a central location within the borough that is easily accessible to service users * Ability to deliver a minimum 670 hours of support per week * Ability to support a minimum of 185 cases at any given time The anticipated contract start date is: Friday, 16 June 2017 The estimated value of the contract is: PS420,000 to PS468,000 per annum. An upper threshold of PS468,000 has been placed on this tender. For a period of: This contract is for a period of 3 years +1 +1 term.Organisations wishing to express their interest are requested to register on the London Tenders Portal (www.londontenders.org) where the tender documentation will be available for download.). Organisations must ensure that access to the system is available to their representatives dealing with the contract. The council will not be liable for the lack of delegated access within the organisation and will not send any documentation regarding the contract, which shall be exclusively available through the portal. Tenderers are responsible for allowing sufficient time to submit their ITT. The Council accepts no liability whatsoever for ITTs that are not submitted due to internet connectivity issues, transmission delays or errors. Deadline for expression of interest and return of tender is: Wednesday, 05 April 2017 12 noon The Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer and a supporter of Ethical Governance, our protocol can be found here along with Guidance to Suppliers and Providers. Or via: http://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/ The Council does not undertake to invite all applicants or bind itself to accept the lowest or any Tender. The Council will not be liable for any costs incurred in tendering for this contract. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b8aa36c-e730-4346-9d97-28eaa97f5205 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Mar 2017 | | Submission deadline | 5 Apr 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Nov 2017 - 15 Jun 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,340,000 | | 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 | E14 2BG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets | | Local authority | Tower Hamlets | | Electoral ward | Poplar | | Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 9 Mar 2017 at 14:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b8aa36c-e730-4346-9d97-28eaa97f5205 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b8aa36c-e730-4346-9d97-28eaa97f5205 9th March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk - http://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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