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The London Borough of Tower Hamlets is seeking to recommission the children's and young people's supported housing pathway services. The Tower Hamlets Young People's Supported Housing Pathway (YPSHP) currently serves the borough's Children's Social Care with accommodation-based support services in single and shared units across the borough. The council has full nomination rights to all properties and works collaboratively with the service providers to ensure that our young people are placed in suitable accommodation, with sufficient hours of care and support to meet their needs. The service provides a safe alternative to accommodating young people aged 16-25, who are in and on the edge of care, including looked-after children, care leavers, homeless young people, unaccompanied asylum-seeking children and teenage parents. The Pathway is one of the ways in which the Council meets its statutory responsibilities under the Children Act 1989, the Children Act 2008, The Housing Act 1996 and The Homelessness Reduction Act 2017. The London Borough of Tower Hamlets Council has a duty to provide supported housing for vulnerable children and young people (CYP) and to ensure that the services it commissions are of the highest quality and standard. As a Council, we are investing in our CYP and their potential; the Young People's Supported Housing Pathway is one of the ways in which the Council meets such duties. The Pathway is designed to provide accommodation and support services to CYP aged 16 to 25, who are in and on the edge of care, such as (but not limited to): Children in Care (CIC), care leavers (CLs), unaccompanied asylum-seeking children (UASC), CYP who are former UASC, homeless CYP, CYP at risk of homelessness and young parents (with their babies). The services will be split into the following lots: • Lot 1 - High to medium support accommodation for CYP aged 16-25 • Lot 2 - Medium support accommodation for YP aged 18-25 • Lot 3 - Low support accommodation for YP aged 18-25 + floating support

East London Apartments provides 31 one-bed flats in a supported housing setting on Hackney Road (Weavers Ward). Referrals into the service are exclusively for those with a history of rough sleeping, many of whom have struggled in or been evicted from other supported housing settings in the Borough. The service is funded entirely through the Rough Sleeping Accommodation Programme (RSAP) which is a funding steam of the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government.

East London Apartments provides 31 one-bed flats in a supported housing setting on Hackney Road (Weavers Ward). Referrals into the service are exclusively for those with a history of rough sleeping, many of whom have struggled in or been evicted from other supported housing settings in the Borough. The service is funded entirely through the Rough Sleeping Accommodation Programme (RSAP) which is a funding steam of the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government.

The London Borough of Tower Hamlets is seeking an experienced, innovative, and creative support provider to deliver high-quality, personalised, community-based day activities from its existing service at a Council-owned building on Antill Road, E3. The contracted service will run for a maximum of 18 months from October 2025. The service has the capacity to support up to 25 Tower Hamlets residents assessed by the Community Learning Disability Service (CLDS) as eligible for support under the Care Act and is central to promoting social inclusion; playing a vital role in enhancing the lives of participants, their families and carers.

Main objective of the project This procurement will provide the Council with a single Contractor to provide a comprehensive building fabric works and reactive repair service for the Council's property assets. The contract will deliver day to day operational buildings works, reactive repairs and minor projects. Activities would typically include unblocking drains, repairing broken windows and doors, minor refurbishment of kitchens and offices and fencing and paving works. All Council operated buildings and parks are in scope including offices, libraries, children's centres, and day centres. • Justification for contract duration Initially a total contract term of 5 years was proposed to mirror the other MTC contracts in existence, however this has been reduced to 4 years (2+1 + 1) in line with current requirements. The length of contract and value will ensure the Contract is attractive to a range of SME and national bidders and should not exclude any part of the market.

Tower Hamlets has a significant proportion of children with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and learning difficulties; in 2023, the percentage of pupils with an EHCP in Tower Hamlets schools was the fifth highest in England. When a child or young person (CYP) is first diagnosed with ASC, it can be a confusing and overwhelming time for parents/carers. They may not fully understand what the diagnosis means or how best to support their child, or what services are available and how to access them. It is therefore vital that the local authority is able to provide regular and ongoing support to these families, to help meet the needs of their ASC children. The Family Support Service will deliver advice and guidance to the parents and carers of children and young people (CYP) with ASC living in the borough. The service will seek to work in partnership with the Autism Spectrum Disorder Assessment Service (ASDAS) and the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHs) to ensure that families receive appropriate support at the right time, preferably soon after diagnosis, whilst remaining flexible to meet family's needs at different stages in their journey.

The London Borough of Tower Hamlets (the Council) has identified an opportunity to acquire 223 affordable housing units at Blocks A and B at Heron Wharf, Poplar Riverside, Leven Road (the Site). The Site is currently owned by St William Homes LLP (SWH), a subsidiary of Berkeley Homes (BH). SWH is developing residential housing as part of Phase 2 of the Heron Wharf scheme (the Scheme). The planning permission and associated s106 agreement obtained for the Scheme requires SWH to sell the affordable flats to be delivered, to a Registered Provider, which in this case would be the Council. As part of the Scheme, the Council has agreed to acquire 223 affordable units as set out below. When the construction of the units reaches "golden brick" stage (above foundation level - being the point at which the units are treated as a zero-rated supply for VAT purposes) the Council will purchase the land interest from SWH (so the Council becomes the owner of the land on which the 223 affordable units are to be delivered). The Council will also, at the same time pay SWH the costs associated with the delivery of the works up to "golden brick". The Council will also enter into a Development Agreement with SWH for the delivery of the 223 affordable housing units. The Development Agreement will place a legally enforceable obligation on SWH to commence and deliver housing on the Site in accordance with agreed specification requirements as set out in the Development Agreement. The Council will pay for the costs of the works associated with delivering the affordable housing units in monthly instalments. The completed outputs will then be handed over to the Council's ownership on practical completion. The opportunity offered to the Council by SWH comprises two linked transactions: (i) the purchase of the Site and "golden brick" works that the 223 affordable housing units are to be delivered on by the Council from SWH; and (ii) the award of a works contract (Development Agreement) by the Council to SWH. The Council considers these to be inseparable components of the transaction which can only be delivered by SWH. For the reasons set out in this notice, the Council considers that only SWH would be able to deliver the works because of exclusive rights (SWH's current ownership of the Site) and that there are no reasonable alternatives to these works. The value stated refers to the estimated capital costs of the works which will be the subject of the Development Agreement.

The London Borough of Tower Hamlets (the Council) has identified an opportunity to acquire 68 affordable housing units at Block G, Jade Wharf, London Dock, Wapping (the Site). The Site is currently owned by St George City Limited (SGCL) and St George PLC (SGPLC) are the contracting organisation in terms of the construction works. Both companies are subsidiaries of Berkeley Homes (BH). SGPLC is developing residential housing as part of the next phase of the Jade Wharf scheme (the Scheme). The planning permission and associated s106 agreement obtained for the Scheme requires SGCL to sell the affordable flats to be delivered, to a Registered Provider, which in this case would be the Council. As part of the Scheme, the Council has agreed to acquire 68 affordable units as set out below. When the construction of the units reaches "golden brick" stage (above foundation level - being the point at which the units are treated as a zero-rated supply for VAT purposes) the Council will purchase the long leasehold interest from SGCL (so the Council becomes the owner of the land on which the 68 affordable units are to be delivered). This is a lease within an apartment block. The Council will also, at the same time pay SGPLC the costs associated with the delivery of the works up to "golden brick". The Council will also enter into a Development Agreement with SGCL and SGPLC for the delivery of the 68 affordable housing units. The Development Agreement will place a legally enforceable obligation on SGCL and SGPLC to commence and deliver housing on the Site in accordance with agreed specification requirements as set out in the Development Agreement. The Council will pay for the costs of the works associated with delivering the affordable housing units in monthly instalments. The completed outputs will then be handed over to the Council's ownership on practical completion. The opportunity offered to the Council by SGCL and SGPLC comprises two linked transactions: (i) the purchase of the long leasehold interest and "golden brick" works that the 68 affordable housing units are to be delivered on by the Council from SGCL; and (ii) the award of a works contract (Development Agreement) by the Council to SGCL and SGPLC. The Council considers these to be inseparable components of the transaction which can only be delivered by both SGCL and SGPLC. For the reasons set out in this notice, the Council considers that only SGCL would be able to deliver the works because of exclusive rights (SGCL's current ownership of the Site) and that there are no reasonable alternatives to these works.

This procurement relates to the appointment of a suitably qualified and experienced design team to work up and help implement the proposals for decarbonising the three school sites from RIBA Stage 2 to the end of the project (RIBA 7). This will include all design work, planning consent and conditions, preparation of information for contractor tender, contract administration, QS services, M&E services, and design advice to the end of the project. The overall purpose and goal of this project is to decarbonise the school sites heating technology, within the available finance whilst maximising additional interventions to reduce the school energy bills. The key priorities are: o Move to decarbonised heat o Reduce energy bills o Stay within budget o Improve the internal environment to create a more comfortable learning environment o Work closely with the school community to ensure that their senior leadership team is consulted on all key design and delivery decisions. o Ensure that interventions are interrogated holistically in order to avoid potential issues such as mould. o Calculate carbon and energy usage reductions.

This is a partnership initiative between the London Borough of Tower Hamlets Council and the successful Sanctuary installation company. The project offers victims of VAWG the option to remain safely and securely in their homes, through the installation of free, tailored home security. The LBTH Sanctuary Scheme has been funded by Homelessness Services each year since 2004 and has contributed effectively to safeguarding domestic violence survivors and their families. Every Sanctuary installation is assessed individually and tailored to the safety needs and circumstances of the individual and property involved. The overall aims of the service are to: • To provide increased security in the homes of VAWG victims and their families so they can remain living in their homes • The Sanctuary scheme prevents homelessness amongst VAWG victims and their families. It allows victims to feel safer and remain in their community. • The Sanctuary Scheme provides additional support to cases where there are no legal orders in place to prevent the perpetrators from attending the property or contacting the victim as often the case is victims are too scared to undertake any legal proceedings, or do not know where the perpetrator is in order to be able to serve legal notices. • The Sanctuary scheme is integral to child protection and safeguarding processes within this borough and actively seeks to increase the safety of victims

The Mechanical Measured Term Contract will provide a comprehensive planned maintenance and reactive repair service for the Council’s Mechanical plant and equipment in Corporate sites and buildings (the contract excludes the housing estate which is managed and maintained by Tower Hamlets Homes).

London Borough of Tower Hamlets is entering into interim contracts for the continued provision of Home Care services (also known as Domiciliary Care) for the reasons as set out in this Notice. The Council is seeking to ensure that people who live in Tower Hamlets and who have care and support needs receive high quality home care that promotes their wellbeing, values them as individuals and supports the outcomes that are important to them in their lives, maximise independence and connect them with their community. The Council is undertaking a detailed internal review of the service delivery requirements to form the procurement strategy for the re-procurement for the delivery of these services in the Borough. Whilst that review is undertaken, the Council is putting in place interim contracts for the award of the services in order to ensure the continued and consistent delivery of these critical services to vulnerable residents. A re-procurement exercise will be commenced following the conclusion of the Council's internal review, as further detailed in Section IV of this Notice. The interim contracts are being put in place for an initial duration of twelve (12) months, with an option to extend by up to an additional twelve (12) months whilst the internal review and re-procurement exercise is undertaken.

London Borough of Tower Hamlets is entering into interim contracts for the continued provision of Home Care services (also known as Domiciliary Care) for the reasons as set out in this Notice. The Council is seeking to ensure that people who live in Tower Hamlets and who have care and support needs receive high quality home care that promotes their wellbeing, values them as individuals and supports the outcomes that are important to them in their lives, maximise independence and connect them with their community. The Council is undertaking a detailed internal review of the service delivery requirements to form the procurement strategy for the re-procurement for the delivery of these services in the Borough. Whilst that review is undertaken, the Council is putting in place interim contracts for the award of the services in order to ensure the continued and consistent delivery of these critical services to vulnerable residents. A re-procurement exercise will be commenced following the conclusion of the Council's internal review, as further detailed in Section IV of this Notice. The interim contracts are being put in place for an initial duration of twelve (12) months, with an option to extend by up to an additional twelve (12) months whilst the internal review and re-procurement exercise is undertaken.

East London Apartments provides 31 one-bed flats in a supported housing setting on Hackney Road (Weavers Ward). Referrals into the service are exclusively for those with a history of rough sleeping, many of whom have struggled in or been evicted from other supported housing settings in the Borough. The service is funded entirely through the Rough Sleeping Accommodation Programme (RSAP) which is a funding steam of the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government.