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2627-0131 Void Reservicing, Refurbishment, and New Tenancy Repair Works

ISLINGTON COUNCIL

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Planning

26 Jun 2026 at 13:04

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Islington Council is currently in the planning phase of a public procurement process for void reservicing, refurbishment, and new tenancy repair works across its properties in London. With a planned contract start date in January 2027 and an anticipated completion by January 2029, the value of the contract is expected to exceed £30 million. This procurement involves construction work under industry category 45000000, with ambitions to engage four contractors to ensure the timely and quality transformation of void properties, including temporary accommodations. The pre-market engagement deadline for this procurement process is set for 16th July 2026, allowing suppliers to express their views and capabilities, which will inform Islington Council's procurement strategy and specifications.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for construction firms specialising in refurbishment, repair, and tenancy preparation services. The procurement strategy emphasises reducing barriers for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and local suppliers, welcoming diverse participation in the procurement process. Businesses well-suited to this opportunity are those capable of delivering high-quality void property refurbishments, from basic to major works. With the council's commitment to fostering a competitive marketplace, SMEs and local providers stand to benefit from offering innovative solutions and proving their capacity and interest in such contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2627-0131 Void Reservicing, Refurbishment, and New Tenancy Repair Works

Notice Description

The Council is a landlord to tenants living in homes located across the borough. The Council has let an average of 900 properties per year, over the last two years. Demand for social housing within the borough is extremely high. It is essential that void properties are reserviced to a high-quality standard and in a timely manner, to enable the efficient letting of vacant homes within the borough. Voids reservicing and refurbishment involves preparing vacant properties for new tenants. Voids may arise due to formal termination of a tenancy, abandonment of a tenancy, transfer of a tenancy, evictions, or a tenant's death. Service delivery will also include void reservicing and refurbishment for properties used for temporary accommodation. This includes Buy-Backs (where the Council repurchases homes previously sold under 'Right to Buy'), General Needs Temporary Accommodation (GNTA), and other temporary accommodation projects (e.g. Afghan Refugee Project, Rough Sleepers). The council is required to provide white goods and furnishings for void properties that fall under these schemes, therefore the contract will also extend to cover such. The scope of works under the contracts are divided into four categories: Basic Voids, Standard Voids, Standard Plus Voids, and Major Works Voids. Works categorised under Basic Voids include simple refurbishment (painting & decorating, minor repairs etc), and are completed and made tenantable within a 10-day period. Works categorised under Standard Voids include but is not limited to, clearing property of any furniture/household items that are no longer useful, asbestos surveys, electrical and gas testing, heating system renewals, and carrying out any required repairs and to ensure the property can be let, and is ready for new tenants. Standard Plus Voids include the same reservicing and refurbishment as all Standard Voids, but also includes works such as kitchen or bathroom replacements, and asbestos removal works. Major Works Voids are properties that may have had a complex repairs history, and/or had issues involving damp and ongoing leaks, and will require a full refurbishment to bring the property up to a lettable standard. This includes kitchen and bathroom replacement, and structural repair works such as full replastering. The Council is preparing to procure four (4) contractors to deliver its void service requirements. In line with the Council's objectives, the Council is committed to reducing barriers to entry and encouraging a diverse and competitive marketplace. As such, the Council welcomes feedback from organisations of sizes, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and local suppliers. The estimated value of the proposed contract has not yet been finalised. However, based on current projections and anticipated service requirements, the total contract value over the maximum proposed term of four (4) years is anticipated to be in excess of PS30 million.

Planning Information

Questionnaire 2627-0131- Void Reservicing, Refurbishment, and New Tenancy Repair Works Overview The London Borough of Islington is preparing to procure four contractors to deliver void reservicing, refurbishment, and new tenancy repairs to the Council’s void properties. The contracts are needed for the delivery of reservicing to vacant council (void) properties, and the refurbishment of major works voids, ensuring they are let in a timely manner and to a high-quality standard. This will also extend to include required repairs within the first eight weeks of a new tenancy (works in occupation). This questionnaire seeks supplier feedback to support the council’s planning for the upcoming procurement. This pre-market engagement exercise aims to: • Inform the development of the procurement strategy and specification. • Gauge market interest and capacity. • Understand supplier capabilities and innovations. • Identify any barriers to participation, especially for SMEs and local providers. Please note that responses to this questionnaire are for information‑gathering purposes only and will not be used to assess or exclude any supplier from any future procurement process. Please answer as many or as few of the questions as you deem relevant. All feedback is welcome. We greatly appreciate your insight and expertise and time taken to participate in this engagement exercise. Please click to Express your interest - https://procontract.due-north.com/Supplier/Advert/View?advertId=b20fb271-a870-f111-813c-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=False&fromRfxSummary=False&selectWorkgroup=False&fromAdvertEvent=False&fromActivityDashboard=False How to express an interest - If you wish to apply for this contract opportunity please follow these steps: • Register your organisation free of charge via the London Tenders Portal • When you receive an email confirming your username and password use these to log on to the London Tenders Portal and express your interest in "2627-0131 Void Reservicing, Refurbishment, and New Tenancy Repair Works" • Shortly after you have expressed interest, you will receive a second email containing a link to access the UK2 PME documents

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06be4c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060372-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Jan 2027 - 31 Jan 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ISLINGTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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