Published date: 5 August 2021

Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.


Closing: 29 June 2021, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Real estate services - 70000000

Location of contract

United Kingdom

Value of contract

£0

Procurement reference

ISL001-DN537545-63584049

Published date

5 August 2021

Closing date

29 June 2021

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

10 September 2021

Contract end date

9 September 2029

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Restricted procedure

A two-stage procedure, where the first stage is used to select suppliers, who are then invited to bid in the second stage.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

No

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

We want to build a fairer Islington and create a local economy that works for all; where
everyone, whatever their background, has the opportunity to reach their potential, where
fairness, social justice and sustainability informs everything we do. As a result of the global
pandemic, this mission has never been more urgent.
Islington is a borough of great prosperity alongside intense poverty and social exclusion.
COVID-19 has exacerbated this contrast, as the pandemic has created major challenges for
Islington's communities and the local economy. It has changed the way we all live, work and
communicate and has caused hardship and distress for many residents and businesses in the
borough. Looking forward, there is an opportunity to adapt and rebuild our local economy, so
that prosperity is more equally shared across our communities.
Our Affordable Workspace Strategy will play a central role in our response to the pandemic and
vision for an inclusive economy - using its influence in the planning process, the Council has
secured quality office space at a peppercorn rent from new developments in the borough.
Operators are appointed to run these spaces to deliver genuinely affordable workspaces for
businesses and deliver a range of social value initiatives in lieu of paying rent; for the benefit of
local people, businesses and communities.
Through this strategy, the Council will create the spaces needed for local entrepreneurs and
start-ups to thrive in Islington, whilst generating real value for local people and communities.
The affordable workspace units at 250 City Road form part of Berkeley Homes mixed-use City
Forum development with cafes, restaurants, retail outlets, workspace and a four-star hotel. The
space also benefits from direct access to two acres of Wi-Fi enabled green space. The spaces
are a ten minute walk from Angel, Clerkenwell and Old Street roundabout and benefit from
great transport links via the Northern Line and local bus routes.

Award information

Awarded date

5 August 2021

Contract start date

10 September 2021

Contract end date

9 September 2029

Total value of contract

£0

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

Town Square Services Ltd

Address

Britannia House, Caerphilly. CF83 3GG.

Reference

None

Supplier is SME?

Yes

Supplier is VCSE?

No

About the buyer

Address

7 Newington Barrow Way
London
N7 7EP
England

Email

Procurement@islington.gov.uk

Website

http://www.islington.gov.uk/