This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

19 May 2026 at 11:16

Planning

08 Apr 2026 at 10:27

Planning

03 Oct 2025 at 17:02

Summary of the contracting process

Islington Council initiates the procurement for the provision of care and support services at Lindsay Apartments (Holloway Park), a 60-unit Extra Care Housing Scheme targeting adults with complex needs such as frailty, dementia, and mental health conditions. This procurement falls under the "Health and social work services" category, with the procurement process currently in the "Tender" stage. Located in London, the tender deadline for expression of interest is set for 12th June 2026. The contract, valued at £1,674,681.84, will be awarded by 1st April 2027 and aims to commence on 1st August 2027. The procurement adopts a selective, multi-stage process within the Light Touch Regime, ensuring the opportunity is precisely aligned with capability and experience criteria.

This tender opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for organisations specialised in health and social care services. Businesses that excel in providing high-quality, innovative care solutions tailored to complex adult needs will find this tender optimally suited for their capabilities. The contract encompasses a four-year term with possible extensions, appealing to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that focus on innovative service delivery models and integration with health technologies. Engaging in this competitive procedure can solidify a company's standing in the public sector and open avenues for extended collaboration with Islington Council and similar sub-central government entities.

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Notice Title

Extra Care at Lindsay Apartments (Holloway Park)

Notice Description

Provision of care and support services within a 60-unit Extra Care Housing scheme at Lindsay Apartments, Holloway Park, supporting adults with a range of complex needs including frailty, dementia, autism and mental health conditions.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There will be an option for one or more extension periods up to a maximum of 48 months.

Planning Information

The Council is seeking to engage with providers capable of delivering high-quality, innovative care and support within a new 60-unit Extra Care Housing scheme in Holloway, scheduled to open in Autumn 2027. Providers should be equipped to meet the increasing complexity of need in Islington’s population, including frailty, dementia, autism, learning disabilities, and mental health. The Council is particularly interested in service models that promote independence, integrate effectively with health services, and reflect best practice in digital care and assistive technology. An online market engagement event was held on 11 September 2025. The session covered borough context, commissioning intentions, and indicative procurement timelines. Providers were invited to complete a survey and participate in one-to-one discussions with commissioners. The slide deck presented at the event, along with a summary of questions and responses, is available on request by emailing procurement@islington.gov.uk and quoting 2324-0340 Holloway Park Extra Care. This notice is for information purposes only and does not constitute call for competition. Its purpose is to promote transparency and support market readiness for the forthcoming tender opportunity. All information provided is subject to change and may be updated in the final tender documentation. The Council reserves the right to cancel, postpone, suspend or amend the procurement process at any stage. Publication of this notice does not commit the Council to proceed with a procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a846
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045673-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,674,681 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,674,681 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
1 May 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2027 - 31 Oct 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Islington Council
Additional Buyers

London Borough of Islington

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N1 2UD
Postcode Area
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
TLI London

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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