--- title: "1920-0186 - AFWCC - 250 City Road Affordable Workspace" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-db46829f-41a7-444c-9d82-2760137ae8a0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-db46829f-41a7-444c-9d82-2760137ae8a0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-db46829f-41a7-444c-9d82-2760137ae8a0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-db46829f-41a7-444c-9d82-2760137ae8a0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ISLINGTON COUNCIL" published: "2021-04-12" --- # 1920-0186 - AFWCC - 250 City Road Affordable Workspace Buyer: ISLINGTON COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-db46829f-41a7-444c-9d82-2760137ae8a0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-db46829f-41a7-444c-9d82-2760137ae8a0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-db46829f-41a7-444c-9d82-2760137ae8a0.json) ## Summary The Islington Council is seeking a partner for the provision and management of affordable workspace at 250 City Road, London, designated as contract ID 1920-0186. This services concession contract is currently in the tender stage and will close on 12 May 2021. The procurement process follows a restrictive procedure, aimed at selecting socially-focused and innovative workspace Operators who can enhance local community engagement and bolster the borough's business ecosystem while meeting the Council's objectives for inclusivity and sustainability. This tender presents significant opportunities for social enterprises, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) to expand their operations and contribute to community development. Firms with expertise in real estate services, community engagement, and workforce development are particularly well-suited to compete. Successful bidders will not only manage the workspace but also foster employment, training, and business start-up opportunities for under-represented groups in the Bunhill area, potentially leading to long-term growth and community impact. ## Notice Islington Council is seeking to partner with socially-focused and innovative workspace Operators to deliver one of our affordable workspaces situated at 250 City Road in Bunhill. The role of the Operator expands beyond the management of the physical space, they are required to build and sustain connections with communities to ensure local people benefit from this investment. The space will play an active role in supporting the development of the wider business ecosystem, through engagement initiatives, business support and promoting the Council's ambitions for an inclusive and sustainable economy. In collaboration with the Council, partner organisations and the wider community the Operator will facilitate the development of real employment, skills and training opportunities for residents and young people in Bunhill, with a particular focus on under-represented individuals and groups to allow them to train, forge relationships, start a business and find quality work. This is a services concession contract. The Concession Agreement for services is a commercial contract where the contracting authority entrusts the provision and the management of services to the economic operator and the consideration consists of either solely the right to exploit the services that are the subject of the contract or of that right together with payment. The operating risk sits with the concessionaire which means that there is no guarantee of breaking even on investments and costs incurred. Please see the London Tenders Portal for full details and access to the procurement documents: 1920-0186 - AFWCC - 250 City Road Affordable Workspace. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a247a19-7797-47a8-abd6-712877818dfb | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Apr 2021 | | Submission deadline | 12 May 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 9 Sep 2021 - 9 Sep 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ISLINGTON COUNCIL | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | North London | | Postcode | N7 7EP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI43 Haringey and Islington | | Local authority | Islington | | Electoral ward | Finsbury Park | | Westminster constituency | Islington North | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 70 - Real estate services ### Codes - 70000000 - Real estate services ## Release History - 12 Apr 2021 at 12:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a247a19-7797-47a8-abd6-712877818dfb ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a247a19-7797-47a8-abd6-712877818dfb 12th April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.islington.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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