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2223-0315 Resident Carpet and Flooring Scheme

ISLINGTON COUNCIL

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18 Nov 2025 at 15:18

Summary of the contracting process

Islington Council has completed the "2223-0315 Resident Carpet and Flooring Scheme," a procurement process focused on providing affordable floor coverings to residents in its council housing. The hosting location for this project is London, United Kingdom, with a start date set for 1st December 2025 and concluding by 30th November 2030. This scheme falls under the goods category, specifically classified under carpets and floor coverings. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure methodology that was published with a tender period ending on 3rd April 2025. The award stage, tagged as active, was finalised on 18th November 2025, with Gandhi Carpets being awarded the contract valued at £1,750,000.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to expand into the housing and construction supply chain within the public sector. Companies specialising in manufacturing or distributing carpets and floor coverings would be well-placed to benefit. The opportunity to collaborate with a local government entity like Islington Council presents potential for enhanced market visibility and long-term business relationships. SMEs capable of offering cost-effective and sustainable flooring solutions stand to gain the most from such contracts, leveraging the stable funding and extended contract period to foster steady business growth.

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Notice Title

2223-0315 Resident Carpet and Flooring Scheme

Notice Description

To provide affordable, fixed costs floor coverings to Islington Council's Housing residents to prevent noise transference between properties but also offer a level of thermal insulation and a more comfortable environment. The cost of the carpeting will be re-charged to tenants over a five year period allowing new tenants the option of having carpets and underlay installed by the council for a fixed affordable weekly cost.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8385cdf7-426a-4c0a-8b10-97e0e2ac0085
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

39531000 - Carpets

44112200 - Floor coverings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,750,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ISLINGTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@islington.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N1 2UD
Post Town
North London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
St Mary's & St James'
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GANDHI CARPETS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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