AHS5026 Domestic Abuse Refuge Service

The Borough is seeking to tender a domestic violence refuge support service and is seeking innovative models of service delivery which take into account the specifics of the service being sought and that provides effective and efficient support provision to women and children affected by Domestic Violence across two separate locations.

The key requirements of the specification include:

This contract will be based on bidder’s agreement to enter into a Housing Management Agreement with the Landlords of both refuge provisions. Failure to agree to the Housing Management Agreement will result in the contract not being awarded.

The Council is committed to improving the quality of life for both residents and businesses within Tower Hamlets. In line with The Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012 the authority will consider how this procurement might improve the economic, social and environmental well-being of the relevant area. In order to achieve this, it is our objective to work with existing and future contractors to secure an appropriate level of community benefits through the procurement process. Detailed guidance and minimum levels of the economic and community benefit applicable to this tender will be available within the tender documentation.The Council is committed to improving the quality of life for both residents and businesses within Tower Hamlets. In line with The Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012 the authority will consider how this procurement might improve the economic, social and environmental well-being of the relevant area. In order to achieve this, it is our objective to work with existing and future contractors to secure an appropriate level of community benefits through the procurement process. Detailed guidance and minimum levels of the economic and community benefit applicable to this tender will be available within the tender documentation.

Additional information: The anticipated contract start date is: Saturday, 01 April 2017

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. You may be required to complete a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ).

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/PQQ. The Council accepts no liability whatsoever for ITT/PQQs that are not submitted due to internet connectivity issues, transmission delays or errors.

Deadline for expression of interest and / or return of tender is:

Monday, 28 November 2016