Scope
Description
The London Borough of Islington is preparing to procure two (2) contracts for the delivery of specialist adaptations, installations, and repairs to support residents with vulnerabilities and disabilities. This notice serves to inform the market of the upcoming opportunity and to invite early engagement with potential contractors.? Background - The council is a landlord to around 35,000 council tenants living in homes located across the borough. Within these homes, council tenants or household members may have disabilities that require their home to have adaptions carried out to enable and maintain independent living or allow carers to provide caring duties within the home. These works include, but are not limited to, level access showers, ramps, stairlifts, and other bespoke adaptations. Procurement route - Competitive tender using the open procedure Number of contractors - Two (2) contractors Contract duration - Up to forty-eight (48) months. Twenty-four (24) months initial term + twenty-four (24) months optional extension Estimated contract value - £1.45 million (VAT inclusive) Service delivery - Borough-wide Work allocation - Works will be issued to contractors in rotation Key Requirements - • Demonstrable experience in delivering specialist adaptations for vulnerable and disabled residents.? • High standards of customer care, particularly for residents with complex needs.? • Commitment to delivering social value, including; work experience opportunities for local residents, workshops and career talks in local schools, and use of sustainable materials and practices.? • Compliance with London Living Wage and fair employment practices.? • Adherence to Islington Council's equality, diversity, and environmental policies.? Site visits - No site visits offered.
Total value (estimated)
- £1,450,000 excluding VAT
- £1,740,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2028
- 2 years
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45000000 - Construction work
Contract locations
- UKI - London
Engagement
Engagement deadline
22 October 2025
Engagement process description
How to express an interest -
If you wish to apply for this contract opportunity please follow these steps:
• Register your organisation free of charge via the London Tenders Portal
• When you receive an email confirming your username and password use these to log on to the London Tenders Portal and express your interest in 2425-0661 Specialist adaptations including installations and repairs
• Shortly after you have expressed interest, you will receive a second email containing a link to access the procurement documents.
Visit: Expressions of Interest -
Procurement route -
Competitive tender using the open procedure.
Site visits -
No site visits offered.
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
10 November 2025
Contracting authority
Islington Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBMD-2513-CWJJ
Islington Town Hall
London
N1 2UD
United Kingdom
Contact name: 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