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The London Borough of Islington is responsible for ensuring the safety and compliance of domestic gas installations within its tenanted housing stock. This includes the annual servicing of all domestic gas boilers, as well as the delivery of planned maintenance, reactive repairs, and the supply and installation of new gas boilers. The council are preparing to procure a new framework for the delivery of domestic gas boiler servicing, repairs, and installations across its housing stock. The framework is proposed to consist of three lots responsible for works within a designated region of the borough. Lot 1: Domestic Gas Boiler Responsive Repairs and Servicing - North The council proposes appointing a single contractor to deliver domestic gas repairs and servicing in the north of the borough, supporting the council’s small in-house gas team who also operate solely in this area. The contractor will provide support particularly during peak demand periods and provide out-of-hours emergency cover. Works will include maintaining domestic gas installations in a full, efficient and safe working condition, and carrying out all necessary servicing and repairs as defined within the framework specification to approx. 11,500 properties. The works shall include the replacement of all parts as necessary to ensure the safe and efficient operation of all domestic gas system to the residential premises. It is also proposed the contractor will also have the capability to support service provision in the south of the borough (Lot 2) during periods of high demand or reduced performance. Lot 2: Domestic Gas Boiler Responsive Repairs and Servicing - South The council proposes appointing a single contractor to a framework to deliver domestic gas repairs and servicing in the south of the borough, based on the “3 Star Contract” approach. The council’s inhouse team does not currently operate in this area of the borough. Works will include maintaining domestic gas installations in a full, efficient and safe working condition, and carrying out all necessary servicing and repairs as defined within the framework specification to approx. 11,500 properties. The works shall include the replacement of all parts as necessary to ensure the safe and efficient operation of all domestic gas system to the residential premises. It is proposed the contractor will also have the capability to support service provision in the north of the borough (Lot 1) during periods of high demand, out-of-hours emergency cover or reduced performance. Lot 3: Domestic Planned and Reactive Gas Boiler Installations - Borough-Wide The council proposes appointing two contractors to deliver borough-wide domestic gas boiler installations both planned and reactive and provide an out of hours response service to approx. 23,000 properties. The in-house team does not do any boiler installation work. It is proposed call-off contracts for works orders are issued to contractors in Lot 3 in rotation and will be monitored closely by the Council using its IT systems. However, it is proposed contractor performance could also influence allocation of works orders. If a contractor does not perform to the required standard, it is proposed the council has the option to reduce or withhold issuing works to that contractor.

London Borough of Islington is intending to undertake a procurement exercise seeking a development partner to enter into an overarching partnering agreement for the delivery of a multi-site housing portfolio. Under that overarching partnering agreement, once the initial concepts and site specific principles have been agreed, the Council and the development partner will then enter into development agreements for each site. The portfolio is currently expected to include circa. 3-7 sites, each of which are expected to be residential led developments. The Council’s primary, driving ambition is to maximise the supply of genuinely affordable homes in its area, funded through the land value of the sites. It should be noted that the ‘total value (estimated)’ stated below in this notice is the estimated gross development value of all sites currently contemplated as being capable of delivery through this opportunity.

This Notice is for informational purposes only and is not a formal invitation to tender. Its aim is to enhance transparency and competition for the upcoming tender notice. All details provided here may be updated or changed in the final tender notice. The Authority reserves the right to cancel, postpone, suspend or abort the procurement at any stage. The issue of this notice in no way commits the Authority to commence a procurement process. Islington Council is seeking to procure a Care and Support service for up to 17 adults with complex and enduring mental health needs. The service will be delivered within supported living accommodation comprising either self-contained studio apartments with shared communal facilities at Beaumont Rise, a new development currently under construction or individual rooms with shared facilities. at Hanley Gardens, an existing scheme. The provider will support residents with daily living tasks such as medication management, budgeting, cleaning, and cooking. The service will deliver trauma-informed, person-centred, and strength-based mental health support. Providers must demonstrate expertise in active risk management and work collaboratively with clinical teams to ensure resident safety and well-being. The successful provider will have a proven track record of delivering high-quality care and support services to individuals with complex mental health needs. The Council reserves the right to confirm the final location of the service based on site readiness. Should Beaumont Rise not be available at the time of contract commencement, the service will begin at Hanley Gardens, with the provider supporting residents through any future transition to the new accommodation.

Provision of care and support services within a new 60-unit Extra Care Housing scheme in Holloway, designed to meet complex needs including frailty, dementia, autism, and mental health. This procurement is being conducted under the Light Touch Regime as defined in Section 9 and Schedule 1 of the Procurement Act 2023, applicable to health and social care services.

We are seeking suppliers for a comprehensive housing management service at Beaumont Rise, a newly built, council-owned property designed for mental health supported living. The service will include a full repairing lease, landlord functions, and night concierge services. Beaumont Rise consists of 17 studio flats, communal living areas, and office space. This housing management service will be provided in conjunction with an on-site care and support service, which is being procured separately.

We are seeking suppliers for a comprehensive housing management service at Beaumont Rise, a newly built, council-owned property designed for mental health supported living. The service will include a full repairing lease, landlord functions, and night concierge services. Beaumont Rise consists of 17 studio flats, communal living areas, and office space. This housing management service will be provided in conjunction with an on-site care and support service, which is being procured separately.

Early Help Mentoring Service A bespoke service delivering intensive mentoring for children aged 5-11 in Islington, or those looked after by Islington Council, with behavioural difficulties. The service aims to: Engage children and young people at risk of poor educational attendance/attainment or multiple school suspensions/exclusions. Focus on children less likely to achieve good educational outcomes. Represent Islington’s diverse population. Key Points: Referrals primarily from primary schools, but also from other agencies supporting children and families. Targeted support to improve educational outcomes and reduce behavioural issues. Suppliers must also demonstrate their ability to work within an integrated and safe children and family’s framework. In addition, Islington will be looking for an organisation who have the ability to lever in additional resources to expand the Islington service over the life of the contract This procurement is dependant on securing external funding. The annual funding available is up to £150,000.

Islington Council are requesting this pre-market engagement as part of reviewing the current Tier 2 Weight Management service. This preliminary engagement seeks to work with the provider market to explore alternative models of delivery of weight management services.

This is a Prior Information Notice (PIN) for information only. It is not a formal invitation to tender. The purpose of this PIN is to maximise transparency and competition for future contract notices. All details in this PIN are subject to being updated or changed in the final contract notices. You will need to respond to the contract notice when they are published, in order to be considered for any contracts.

The Council is seeking to appoint an FCA regulated organisation to provide quality banking services in support of its existing cash management activities. The contract will encapsulate the provision of all business main account services, including facilitating BACS and CHAPS payments. Potential providers would be required to meet the Council’s minimum short term credit rating as per the Council’s treasury management strategy (currently A+ and F1). It must also be an international clearing bank domiciled in the UK or with a UK subsidiary. The Council is seeking to generate additional process efficiencies, reduce risks, enhance scrutiny controls by embracing automation, and by working closely with the successful provider to implement innovative banking service solutions. This is not an invitation to tender, nor does it preclude or favour eligibility to participate in the formal procurement once it starts. It is a process solely to test the current market capacity, to scope the services, and inform the procurement process. Details in this PIN are subject to being updated or changed in the final tender notice. The Council reserves the right to cancel, postpone, suspend or abort this procurement at any stage. The issue of this PIN in no way commits the Council to commence the procurement process or contract. Any future tender notice will be published on the e-tendering system used by Islington Council, the London Tenders Portal (Pro Contract). We would advise you to register on the e-tendering system now in order that you receive an email alert when and if a tender notice is published.

This is a Prior Information Notice (PIN) for information only. It is not a formal invitation to tender. You will need to respond to the contract notice in order to be considered for this contract. The purpose of this PIN is to maximise transparency and competition for the upcoming contract notice. All details in this PIN are subject to being updated or changed in the final contract notice. The Council will shortly be inviting bids via an open tender process to procure a specialist support provider for a new single persons homelessness service located at St. Johns Mansions, Clerkenwell. St. Johns Mansions is a Council-owned building which is currently being refurbished to a very high standard. Once complete, the service will comprise of 19 self-contained studios, to specifically provide accommodation for individuals experiencing homelessness, who also have multiple and complex support needs. The project is being supported through the Greater London Authority (GLA) 2022-2025 Single Homelessness Accommodation Programme (SHAP), with both capital and revenue funding secured. It is intended to act as a next stage move-on accommodation from a number of existing short stay services to help address rough sleeping and homelessness not only within Islington, but also the wider sub-region, with 50% of the beds being made available to our North London partners (London Boroughs of Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey and Westminster) for the period of the revenue grant availability. The service will offer residents an 18 - 24 month stay, and will specifically seek to provide a 'bridge' from rough sleeping and living in shared supported emergency accommodation and first stage hostels, towards independent living, offering support to enable residents to acquire the skills and resilience needed to move on positively. The Council will therefore be seeking an innovative specialist support provider to manage the service, with a demonstrable successful track record of running similar services. Suppliers interested in this opportunity are invited to attend an online supplier information and engagement session to be held on 15th October 2024 at 2pm. To join this event, please contact: Lesley Mallet North London Housing Partnership Coordinator Lesley.Mallett@islington.gov.uk This is not an invitation to tender nor does it preclude or favour eligibility to participate in the formal procurement once it starts. It is a process solely to test the current market capacity, to scope the services, engage with a wide range of stakeholders and inform the procurement process. Details in this PIN are subject to being updated or changed in the final contract notice. The Council reserves the right to cancel, postpone, suspend or abort this procurement at any stage. The issue of this PIN in no way commits the Council to commence the procurement process. The contract notice will be published on the e-tendering system used by Islington Council, the London Tenders Portal (ProContract). We would advise you to register on the e-tendering system now in order that you receive an email alert when the contract notice is published. Register your company, free of charge, via the London Tenders Portal (ProContract) link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Login

Islington Council is seeking experienced organisation(s) to provide a multi-disciplinary floating (visiting) support service to address a range of support needs amongst Islington’s residents. The service provider is expected to be based in the London Borough of Islington. The proposed new contract duration for this service will be for an initial nine (9) months with an option to extend for a further twelve (12 ) months. The estimated total value of this contract is £1,168,441.75 over the maximum 21 months. This is based on £667,681 per annum. This re-procurement of an existing service will be carried out using a competitive tender process. It is anticipated that the contract will be advertised on Find a Tender service (FTS) in mid-October 2024 and the appointment of the successful Provider(s) is likely to take place by June 2025. The proposed award criteria will be based on 40% cost and 60% quality (including 20% on social value). London Living Wage will be a condition of this contract TUPE will apply to this contract. The contract notice will be published on the e-tendering system used by Islington Council, the London Tenders Portal (ProContract). We would advise you to register on the e-tendering system now in order that you receive an email alert when the contract notice is published.

This is a Prior Information Notice (PIN) for information only. It is not a formal invitation to tender. You will need to respond to the contract notice to be considered for this contract. The purpose of this PIN is to maximise transparency and engage with the market to develop local approach for Extra Care Housing potential opportunities. All details in this PIN are subject to being updated or changed in the final contract notice.

This is a Prior Information Notice (PIN) for information only. It is not a formal invitation to tender. You will need to respond to the contract notice to be considered for this contract. The purpose of this PIN is to give suppliers advance notice of the project's scope and the time-frames involved to achieve as many suitable bids and competition as possible. All details in this PIN are subject to being updated or changed in the final contract notice.

This is a Prior Information Notice (PIN) for information only. It is not a formal invitation to tender. You will need to respond to the contract notice in order to be considered for this contract. The purpose of this PIN is to maximise transparency and competition for the upcoming contract notice. All details in this PIN are subject to being updated or changed in the final contract notice.

This is a Prior Information Notice (PIN) for information only. It is not a formal invitation to tender. You will need to respond to the contract notice in order to be considered for this contract. The purpose of this PIN is to maximise transparency and competition for the upcoming contract notice. All details in this PIN are subject to being updated or changed in the final contract notice.

This is a Prior Information Notice (PIN) for information only. It is not a formal invitation to tender. Islington Council intends to procure a Mental Health Employment Support Service that will provide specialist support to residents with a mental illness in Islington to obtain and maintain paid employment.

This is a Prior Information Notice (PIN) for information only. It is not a formal invitation to tender. You will need to respond to the contract notice in order to be considered for this contract. The purpose of this PIN is to maximise transparency and competition for the upcoming contract notice. All details in this PIN are subject to being updated or changed in the final contract notice.

This is a Prior Information Notice (PIN) for information only. It is not a formal invitation to tender. You will need to respond to the contract notice in order to be considered for this contract. The purpose of this PIN is to maximise transparency and competition for the upcoming contract notice. All details in this PIN are subject to being updated or changed in the final contract notice. Rosehip House, on Windsor Street, Islington, N1 is a purpose-built accommodation that will provide 11 new homes for residents with a learning disability in Islington. The scheme will provide appropriate accommodation for individuals currently placed in out of borough spot placements, young people transitioning to adults’ services and, for service users where it is no longer suitable for them to continue to live with their family carer.

This is a Prior Information Notice (PIN) for information only. It is not a formal invitation to tender. You will need to respond to the contract notice in order to be considered for this contract. The purpose of this PIN is to maximise transparency and competition for the upcoming contract notice. All details in this PIN are subject to being updated or changed in the final contract notice.