Scope
Reference
2425-0450
Description
This Notice is for informational purposes only and is not a formal invitation to tender. Its aim is to enhance transparency and competition for the upcoming tender notice. All details provided here may be updated or changed in the final tender notice. The Authority reserves the right to cancel, postpone, suspend or abort the procurement at any stage. The issue of this notice in no way commits the Authority to commence a procurement process.
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 well-being.
The successful provider will have a proven track record of delivering high-quality care and support services to individuals with complex mental health needs. 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 excluding VAT
- £1,850,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2026 to 1 October 2029
- 3 years, 1 month, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
Contract locations
- UKI - London
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
5 January 2026
Enquiry deadline
12 February 2026, 12:00am
Submission type
Requests to participate
Deadline for requests to participate
23 February 2026, 12:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders must be submitted electronically via the ProContract e-procurement portal (https://procontract.due-north.com). No postal or email submissions will be accepted.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
1 May 2026
Other information
Payment terms
Payments will be made within 30 days of receipt of a valid, undisputed invoice, in line with section 73 of the Procurement Act 2023 and Procurement Policy Notices (PPN) guidance. This applies throughout the supply chain for public sub-contracts.
Spot checks may be carried out to ensure compliance with 30-day payment terms, as required under PPN 021
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Competitive flexible procedure description
The authority anticipates using a competitive flexible procedure with an Initial selection via a Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) assessing capability and experience.
The process may include presentations by video, dialogue sessions and refinement of proposals.
Reduced tendering period
Yes
Qualifying planned procurement notice - minimum 10 days
Documents
Documents to be provided after the tender notice
All documents will be made available electronically through the ProContract e-procurement portal. Suppliers will be able to access and download them after registering interest in the opportunity.
Contracting authority
Islington Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBMD-2513-CWJJ
Islington Town Hall
London
N1 2UD
United Kingdom
Contact name: Progressive Procurement
Email: procurement@islington.gov.uk
Website: http://www.islington.gov.uk/
Region: UKI43 - Haringey and Islington
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government