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2223-0331 Garrett Street Affordable Workspace Project

Islington Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

18 May 2026 at 16:39

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

07 Apr 2026 at 11:33

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Islington Council is seeking tenders for the "2223-0331 Garrett Street Affordable Workspace Project", located at a Grade II listed former stables building in London. The procurement is in the tender stage, with an estimated contract start date of 5 October 2026, and a completion date of 30 September 2033. This services-led initiative, classified under commercial property management services, includes a significant opportunity for operators to manage and deliver social value through affordable workspaces and makerspaces. Interested bidders must express their interest by 11 June 2026, with the enquiry period ending on 4 June 2026. The tender, valued at approximately £3,404,450 over 84 months, follows a selective procurement method under a competitive flexible procedure.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses focused on socially responsible property management and creative industries. It targets operators capable of managing affordable workspaces or makerspaces and aims to foster economic and social growth within the local community. Ideal contenders are those that can integrate makerspaces, support creative industries, and provide training to underrepresented groups. The process involves a thorough evaluation based on quality, commercial, and social value considerations, favouring businesses with innovative solutions that align with council priorities. Businesses meeting these criteria could significantly enhance their profile and footprint in a sector promoting community welfare and economic inclusivity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2223-0331 Garrett Street Affordable Workspace Project

Notice Description

Islington Council is inviting tenders from established, socially focused workspace or makerspace operators to take on the delivery and long-term management of a new Affordable Workspace/Makerspace. 10-14 Garrett Street is a historically significant Grade II listed former stables building. The opportunity includes a seven year peppercorn lease and Services Concession Contract, awarded in exchange for delivering affordable workspace provision and robust social value outcomes aligned with the Council's priorities. Operators have a unique opportunity include makerspace, creative facilities, creative industries, and crafts and provide space to deliver training, events and support to underrepresented local people into employment within the creative and making industries. It is envisaged that the building could support practical making businesses across various creative industries from woodwork to textile, metal work to ceramics. This vision does not preclude the submission of innovative and high-quality bids for the workspace that also meet the council's priorities. Lots This concession contract is not being divided into lots. Further details will be provided in the invitation to tender. Contract period The duration will be 84 months from an estimated start date of 5th October 2026 with no option to extend. Value of the contract The estimated total value of this contract is PS3,404,450 over the maximum 84 months. This is based on PS486,350 per annum. Award criteria (Selection Stage) At the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) stage, the Authority will assess bidders against selection (award) criteria comprising exclusion grounds, conditions of participation (including economic and financial standing, and technical and professional ability), and project-specific minimum requirements. Assessment of these elements will be undertaken on a pass/fail basis. Bidders that fail to meet any mandatory requirement or provide insufficient information may be excluded from further participation in the procurement process. Bidders that successfully pass the selection stage will be evaluated against project-specific selection questions using a scoring methodology on a scale of 0 to 5, as set out in the PSQ documentation. In order to be shortlisted, bidders must achieve a minimum score of 3 (meeting the Authority's requirements) for each scored question. The Authority will invite to tender the six highest scoring bidders, or such greater number in the event of a tie at the cut-off point. Shortlisting will be based solely on the information provided in response to the PSQ. Award criteria (Invitation to Tender Stage) The contract will be awarded to the bidder submitting the Most Advantageous Tender, assessed on the basis of quality and price. Tenders will be evaluated using a total weighting of 100%, comprising 40% quality (method statements) and 60% commercial and social value considerations. Bidders are required to respond to all elements of the ITT. Evaluation will be undertaken in accordance with the criteria set out below. Failure to complete mandatory elements, including the Social Value Matrix or Financial Model, may result in the tender being deemed non-compliant and excluded from further evaluation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067cc6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045490-2026
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

70 - Real estate services

CPV Codes

70332200 - Commercial property management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,404,450 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,404,450 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
13 Apr 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

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