Scope
Reference
2425-0450
Description
Islington Council is seeking to procure a Care and Support service for up to 17 adults with complex and enduring mental health needs. The service will be delivered within supported living accommodation comprising either self-contained studio apartments with shared communal facilities at Beaumont Rise, a new development currently under construction or individual rooms with shared facilities. at Hanley Gardens, an existing scheme.
The provider will support residents with daily living tasks such as medication management, budgeting, cleaning, and cooking. The service will deliver trauma-informed, person-centred, and strength-based mental health support. Providers must demonstrate expertise in active risk management and work collaboratively with clinical teams to ensure resident safety and wellbeing.
The successful provider will have a proven track record of delivering high-quality care and support services to individuals with complex mental health needs, including experience in transitions and move-on support.
The Council reserves the right to confirm the final location of the service based on site readiness. Should Beaumont Rise not be available at the time of contract commencement, the service will begin at Hanley Gardens, with the provider supporting residents through any future transition to the new accommodation.
Total value (estimated)
- £1,850,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2026 to 30 September 2029
- 3 years, 1 month
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
Engagement
Engagement deadline
29 September 2025
Engagement process description
This notice is issued for preliminary market engagement purposes only. It is not an invitation to tender.
The Council is seeking to:
• Test market interest and capacity
• Gather feedback on the proposed service model
• Engage with potential providers and stakeholders
• Inform the development of the final service specification and procurement approach
A virtual market engagement event will be held on:
Tuesday 30 September 2025
3:00 - 4:00pm
Please email Jane.Watson@islington.gov.uk for an MS Teams invite and register your interest in this opportunity on the London Tenders Portal:
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=e4e705ec-3587-f011-813a-005056b64545
Interested providers are encouraged to attend. The Council may issue further information or surveys following the event.
Please note that all details provided in this notice are subject to change. The Council reserves the right to cancel, postpone, or amend the procurement process at any stage. Publication of this notice does not commit the Council to proceed with a procurement.
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
17 November 2025
Procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Islington Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBMD-2513-CWJJ
Islington Town Hall, Upper Street
London
N1 2UD
United Kingdom
Contact name: Mx Strategic Procurement
Email: procurement@islington.gov.uk
Website: http://www.islington.gov.uk
Region: UKI43 - Haringey and Islington
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government