Tower Hamlets Council is hosting a local Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SME) supplier engagement day for contractors interested in assisting with the delivery of the St George’s Leisure Centre redevelopment.
The scheme will provide high quality leisure facilities alongside new council owned homes, including:
- A new fit for purpose leisure facility with wet and dry health and wellbeing facilities
- 29 council owned homes
- Associated landscape improvements to the park and the wider public realm
The main tender for a principal contractor will launch in spring 2025, with more detailed information available on the London Tender portal.
Cllr Musthak Ahmed, Cabinet Member for Jobs, Enterprise, Skills and Growth, said: “We want to ensure that any contractor supporting the St George’s Leisure Centre redevelopment has a robust and ambitious approach to engaging with local SME suppliers, so that the council’s investment in this project achieves the maximum possible level of economic and social benefit to communities in Tower Hamlets.
“The engagement event will offer a unique opportunity for local SMEs to meet the project team and gain knowledge on key work packages that they may be able to assist with.”
The event will take place on 28 May, 11am to 1pm at Tower Hamlets Council Town Hall. Anyone interested in attending the SME engagement event can register online.
Tower Hamlets has thriving local economy featuring 18,000 businesses, the majority of which are small and micro businesses. The council’s business growth team supports local businesses in a number of ways to succeed and grow. There are regular in person and online events which offer access to funding, mentoring, professional expertise, networking, as well as personalised business support packages.
Local businesses can also sign up for the weekly business newsletter for the latest news and events. Details on current opportunities and more information, including personalised support can also be found on the council’s website.
Posted on Thursday 8th May 2025