Official UK procurement notice
Peer-Led Drug Harm Reduction Programme
Authority: London Borough of Camden (Local council)·Consortium: 2 public authorities
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionThe service will be a community-based, harm reduction service that will complement existing drug and alcohol treatment, street outreach, pharmacy and public health provision by providing low-threshold, peer-led engagement and harm reduction support and advice. This will include provision of needles and safer injecting equipment, training and provision of naloxone, safer drug use information and brief intervention, blood-borne virus prevention information and signposting to further drug and alcohol, physical, mental health and housing support.
The service, for adult Camden residents will primarily be focused on people experiencing homelessness, those living in hostels or supported accommodation, those not engaged in structured treatment services and women, particularly those facing multiple disadvantage.
CPV: Health services
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · value publishedLot #1Having considered the nature of the service, the identified needs of the borough, and…AwardedPublished value£150,000
Having considered the nature of the service, the identified needs of the borough, and the provider's proven expertise and track record in delivering specialist peer-led interventions, the Council has applied the Most Suitable Provider process under the PSR. This approach enables the Council to secure a high-quality, value-for-money service that aligns with local priorities, supports improved health outcomes for vulnerable residents, and contributes to the wider strategic objectives of reducing drug-related harm and health inequalities.
This notice is an intention to award a contract under the most suitable provider process.
This is a new Service and Hepatitus C is a new provider for Camden.
The Service wil commence on 1 November 2026 for 12 months at a total value of £150,000. Additional information: Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition, as selected in the preliminary questions.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Awarded without competition
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Direct award (no call for competition)
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 25 Aug 2026, 17:13 BST
- Last source update
- 13 Oct 2026, 10:58 BST
- Award evaluation window
- 25 Aug 2026 – …
- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-096428- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ebeeFind a Tender
- Why no open competition
- The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive
- Published justification
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 23rd October 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.
- Electronic trading
- e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
Publisher note: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by midnight on 23/10/2026 . This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. Written representations should be sent: [email protected]. The award decision-makers : Director of Health and Wellbeing There were no declared conflicts or potential conflicts of interest of individuals making the decision. In accordance with the Most Suitable Provider process under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), the following five key criteria were used as part of the Service & Provider Assessment: *Quality and innovation - 30% *Integration, collaboration and service sustainability - 25% *Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice - 20% *Social Value - 10% *Value - 15% Conflicts of interest identified among officers: 0
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
- 11 Sept 2026, 17:00 BST
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission"}
- Accepted languages
- en
Timeline
11 Sept 2026 → 13 Oct 2026 · 2 dates- Submission deadline39 days ago11 Sept 2026, 17:00 BST
- Notice published7 days ago13 Oct 2026, 10:58 BST
Notice history
3 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 13 Oct 2026- Status changed to complete13 Oct 2026, 10:58 BST
- Procurement method changed13 Oct 2026, 10:58 BST
- Buyer details updated13 Oct 2026, 10:58 BST
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE HEPATITIS C TRUSTSME | £150,000 † | — | Awarded |
Contracts
Contract 096428-2026-1 · THE HEPATITIS C TRUSTSME
- Signed
- 12 Oct 2026
- Value
- £150,000
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1bids | — | — | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
2 public bodies on the noticeDispute resolution & review bodies
- Independent patient choice and procurement panelMediation body
Bidders & participating suppliers
1 commercial party on the notice- The Hepatitis C TrustAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications (2)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Economic and financial selection criteria
- Technical selection criteria