Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Islington Council
Islington Town Hall, Upper Street
London
N1 2UD
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKI - London
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.islington.gov.uk/business/opportunities/selling_council/procurement-opps
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
Housing and community amenities
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
2324-0400 Housing Related Floating Support Service
Reference number
DN744692
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Islington Council awarded a contract for the provision of a Housing Related Floating Support Service. The service supports vulnerable residents to maintain their tenancies and live independently, with a focus on early intervention, tenancy sustainment, and promoting independence. It includes a hospital discharge pathway and support for individuals under Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA), and is delivered using a person-centred, strength-based approach.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £1,151,664
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI - London
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Islington Council procured a Housing Related Floating Support Service to support vulnerable residents to maintain their tenancies and live independently in the community. The service is designed to prevent homelessness and reduce the need for more intensive interventions by providing time-limited, person-centred support to individuals at risk of tenancy breakdown.
The service includes a dedicated hospital discharge pathway to support timely and safe discharges from hospital into independent accommodation, as well as support for individuals subject to Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA). The provider is expected to work in close partnership with health, housing, and social care professionals to deliver a coordinated and responsive service.
Support is delivered through a strength-based and trauma-informed approach, with a focus on early intervention, tenancy sustainment, and promoting independence. The service is expected to be flexible and responsive to the needs of residents, including those with complex needs such as mental health issues, substance misuse, or involvement with the criminal justice system.
The contract was awarded following a Light Touch Regime open procedure under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract duration is 9 months with an option to extend for a further 12 months, for a maximum term of 21 months. The service is delivered borough-wide and is available to eligible residents referred through the Council’s Single Point of Access.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 80
Price - Weighting: 20
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
This contract was procured under the Light Touch Regime of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The service supports vulnerable residents in Islington to maintain tenancies and live independently.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2024/S 000-030643
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
2324-0400
Title
Housing Related Floating Support Service
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
16 June 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 0
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Single Homeless Project
London
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £1,151,664
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
This contract was procured under the Light Touch Regime of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The service supports vulnerable residents in Islington to maintain tenancies and live independently.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court of Justice
London
Country
United Kingdom