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title: "2223-0331 Garrett Street Affordable Workspace Project"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067cc6"
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# 2223-0331 Garrett Street Affordable Workspace Project

Buyer: ISLINGTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067cc6

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045490-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,404,450 |
| Lots value | £3,404,450 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ISLINGTON COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | LONDON BOROUGH OF ISLINGTON |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | North London |
| Postcode | N1 2UD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI43 Haringey and Islington |
| Local authority | Islington |
| Electoral ward | St Mary's & St James' |
| Westminster constituency | Islington South and Finsbury |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 70 - Real estate services

### Codes

- 70332200 - Commercial property management services

## Release History

- 18 May 2026 at 15:39 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045490-2026
- 7 Apr 2026 at 10:33 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031357-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045490-2026
  18th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031357-2026
  7th April 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Supplier/Advert/View?advertId=8201e4e4-c952-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 2223-0331 Garrett Street Affordable Workspace Project - 70332200: Commercial property management services * Shortly after you have expressed interest, you will receive a second email containing a link to access the procurement documents.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.islington.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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