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2526-0381 Inspection of 12 tall blocks for the preparation of a FRAEW report and EWS1

LONDON BOROUGH OF ISLINGTON

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18 Nov 2025 at 15:29

Summary of the contracting process

The contract for the inspection of twelve tall blocks to prepare a FRAEW report and EWS1, associated with the London Borough of Islington, has been awarded as part of a completed procurement process. The procurement, managed by a sub-central government public authority, identified as the buyer in this tender, utilised a limited procurement method due to its below-threshold nature. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. The process reached the award stage, with key dates including the contract signing on 14th November 2025, the commencement on 17th November 2025, and expected end by 31st March 2026. The buyer is headquartered in Islington, London, UK.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in architectural and engineering services to showcase their capabilities in critical inspection tasks required for safety and compliance. The contract, valued at £136,800, can offer significant business growth potential for companies that specialise in these areas. SMEs like URBAN CHANGE GROUP LTD, the awarded supplier, exemplify entities well-suited to compete in such tenders, as they bring niche expertise and adaptability necessary for public sector projects. This procurement can serve as a valuable reference for similar future opportunities with other local councils or public authorities.

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Notice Title

2526-0381 Inspection of 12 tall blocks for the preparation of a FRAEW report and EWS1

Notice Description

To carry out inspection of 12 tall blocks for the preparation of a FRAEW report and EWS1.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e38a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074869-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£114,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
17 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF ISLINGTON
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
supply.assurance@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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

URBAN CHANGE GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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