Official UK procurement notice
2223-0331 Garrett Street Affordable Workspace Project
Authority: Islington Council (Local council)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionIslington 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 £3,404,450 over the maximum 84 months. This is based on £486,350 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.
- How the procedure runs: 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 £3,404,450 over the maximum 84 months. This is based on £486,350 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.
CPV: Commercial property management services
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · value publishedLot #1Published value£3,404,450
- Condition of participationshortlisting
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.
Evaluation Criteria Table
Criteria Sub-criteria Description Weighting
Quality (Method Statements) Vision and sustainability Strategic vision for the workspace, including long-term social, economic and environmental value 10%
Management and mobilisation Approach to mobilisation, workspace operation, tenant engagement and community activation 10%
Operations, H&S and compliance Day-to-day management, statutory compliance, maintenance and safe operation 10%
Occupancy, risk and performance management Approach to occupancy, financial sustainability, risk identification and mitigation 10%
Social Value Social Value proposal and TOMs commitments Delivery of measurable social value outcomes aligned to Council priorities, including completion of Social Value Matrix 30%
Financial / Commercial Financial model and assumptions Robustness and deliverability of the financial model, including income, costs and key assumptions 30%
Total 100%
Scoring Approach
Quality and Social Value responses will be evaluated using a scored methodology (details set out in the ITT), taking into account the extent to which responses demonstrate a clear, deliverable and well-evidenced approach aligned with the Authority’s requirements. The Financial Model will be assessed on the credibility, transparency and sustainability of the bidder’s proposed operating model and supporting assumptions.
The Authority reserves the right to seek clarification of any aspect of a tender submission. The final award decision will be based on the overall combined score across all criteria, with the highest scoring compliant tender being recommended for award as the Most Advantageous Tender (MAT) in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023.
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How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
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How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Published sub-criteria (2)
- Quality: 40%
- Commercial and Social Value: 60%
Published award criteria (2)
- Quality
- Commercial and Social Value
- Condition of participationshortlisting
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 elem…
- Price carries 60 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 6 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Competitive flexible procedure
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Closed
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Concession
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 7 Apr 2026, 11:33 BST
- Last source update
- 18 May 2026, 16:39 BST
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 1 Oct 2026
- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-045490- Latest notice
- Tender notice (UK4)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-067cc6Find a Tender
- How it runs
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 £3,404,450 over the maximum 84 months. This is based on £486,350 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.
How it was run
Official notice- Requests to participate (first stage)
- 11 Jun 2026, 12:00 BST
- Submission deadline
- 11 Jun 2026, 12:00 BST
- Clarification deadline
- 4 Jun 2026, 12:00 BST
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
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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.
Timeline
7 Apr 2026 → 1 Oct 2026 · 7 dates- Planning notice published204 days ago7 Apr 2026, 11:33 BST
- Next notice expected197 days ago13 Apr 2026, 23:59 BST
- Tender notice published163 days ago18 May 2026, 16:39 BST
- Clarification questions by146 days ago4 Jun 2026, 12:00 BST
- Submission deadline139 days ago11 Jun 2026, 12:00 BST
- Contract starts27 days ago1 Oct 2026, 00:00 BST
- Award decision expected by26 days ago1 Oct 2026, 23:59 BST
Notice history
5 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 7 Apr 2026- Pipeline notice published7 Apr 2026, 11:33 BSTUK1
- Tender notice published18 May 2026, 16:39 BSTUK4
- Published value updated to £3,404,45018 May 2026, 16:39 BSTwas £7,400,000
- Status changed to active18 May 2026, 16:39 BST
- Procurement method changed18 May 2026, 16:39 BST
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Official documents & specifications (4)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Bidding documents and specifications 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 T…
- Bidding documents and specificationsAccess: Click to access documents and express your interest - 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.
Notices published for this procedure
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender
- Pipeline notice Pipeline notice on Find a Tender