--- title: "HAC5909 - Tower Hamlets Generic Women's Refuge" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b6ed" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04b6ed" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b6ed.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b6ed.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "TOWER HAMLETS" published: "2024-11-15" --- # HAC5909 - Tower Hamlets Generic Women's Refuge Buyer: TOWER HAMLETS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b6ed [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04b6ed) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b6ed.json) ## Summary 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. ## 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 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 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037049-2024 | | 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 | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 14 Jan 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £780,000 | | Lots value | £780,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | 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 | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 15 Nov 2024 at 14:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037049-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk - https://www.londontenders.org/procontract/supplier.nsf/frm_home?openForm&Login ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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