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Children & Young Peoples Substance Misuse

London Borough of Harrow · compiled

Tender information last checkedLast checked 29 Sept 2026, 20:22.

Opportunity overview

The London Borough of Harrow is awarding a contract to Compass (existing provider) for the provision of children and young people substance misuse services following Direct Award Process C of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR).

Awarded to

Amounts belong to published awards or contracts. Where several suppliers share one value, it is labelled as shared and is not a supplier-specific allocation.

VIA Community Ltd

Matched by exact name
Contract value
£9m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
22 Jul 2024
Award ID
039264-2024-1
Status
active
Location
London, UK, SW1H 9BL, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV85100000 — Health services
  • CPV85141000 — Services provided by medical personnel

Lots

  • The London Borough of Harrow is intending to award a contract to VIA Community Ltd for Adults Substance Misuse following Direct Award Process C in accordance with the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) The total contract value over the 5 years (3 year contract with the option to extend for a further 2 years) is £8,967,101 and the contract will commence on the 1st April 2025 and expire on the 31st March 2028 - the Extension period is 1st April 2028 until 31st March 2030 The service delivered by VIA Community Ltd for Adults includes:Value not stated

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
DN753586
Status
complete
Procurement Method
limited
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Why this procedure was chosen
The London Borough of Harrow is intending to award a contract to the incumbent provider in accordance with Direct Award Process C of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR)

Amendments

Entry 1
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4

Unstructured Changes

Entry 1

Where

Section
11.2.4

New Value

Text
The London Borough of Harrow is intending to award a contract to VIA Community Ltd for Adults Substance Misuse following Direct Award Process C in accordance with the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) The total contract value over the 5 years (3 year contract with the option to extend for a further 2 years) is £8,967,101 and the contract will commence on the 1st April 2025 and expire on the 31st March 2028 - the Extension period is 1st April 2028 until 31st March 2030 The service delivered by VIA Community Ltd for Adults includes: VIA Harrow offers comprehensive adult services (18+) for substance misuse, providing support and treatment for individuals struggling with drug and alcohol addiction. They aim to help individuals achieve recovery and maintain a healthy, substance-free life. VIA offers a structured range of services from Tier 1 to Tier 4 to enable this. Tier 1 services include training and advocacy across the community, focusing on education and prevention. Tier 2 services provide targeted interventions for individuals at risk, offering brief educational sessions and signposting to further support. Tier 3 services involve specialist interventions for those with more significant substance misuse issues, including one-on-one counselling and group therapy. Finally, Tier 4 services are for individuals requiring intensive support, involving close collaboration with adult providers to facilitate referrals for specialist treatment and rehabilitation programs. VIA work closely with the CYP provider, COMPASS, to ensure there is joined up working for service users in the transitionary age range (18-24) or when families are impacted. VIA also commission a peer-led recovery network (build on belief) to support service users sustain their recovery. Their offerings include social activities, support groups, and practical assistance, all designed to help individuals build confidence and develop new skills. The service emphasises a community-based approach, encouraging peer support and mutual aid to foster recovery and well-being. VIA also offer a range of other essential services to support individuals dealing with substance misuse. This includes Blood Borne Virus (BBV) testing, vaccinations, smoking cessation programs, and naloxone provision. They also provide Employment Support through access to Individual Placement & Support (IPS) with a dedicated employment specialist. Additionally, their Criminal Justice Support includes prison in-reach and probation satellites to assist those involved with the criminal justice system.

Old Value

Text
The London Borough of Harrow is intending to award a contract to VIA Community Ltd for Adults Substance Misuse following Direct Award Process C in accordance with the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) The total contract value over the 5 years (3 year contract with the option to extend for a further 2 years) is £8,967,101 and the contract will commence on the 1st April 2025 and expire on the 31st March 2028 - the Extension period is 1st April 2028 until 31st March 2030 The service delivered by VIA Community Ltd for Adults includes:
Entry 2
Id
5
Description
‘This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under 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. This contract has now been formally awarded using direct award process C.’ The contract was awarded on 19th December 2024 The total contract value over the 5 years (3 year contract with the option to extend for a further 2 years) is £8,967,101 and the contract will commence on the 1st April 2025 and expire on the 31st March 2028 - the Extension period is 1st April 2028 until 31st March 2030. The decision to make the award by cabinet members There are no conflicts of interest identified

Unstructured Changes

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New Value

Old Value

Entry 3
Id
6
Description
‘This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under 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. This contract has now been formally awarded using direct award process C.’ The contract was awarded on 19th December 2024 The total contract value over the 3 years is £1,011,513 and the contract will commence on the 1st April 2025 and expire on the 31st March 2028 The award was approved by cabinet members No conflicts of interest were identified

Unstructured Changes

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Old Value

Legal basis

Id
32014L0025
Scheme
CELEX

Classification

Id
85100000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Health services

Procedure reasons

Entry 1
Id
D_OUTSIDE_SCOPE
Scheme
TED_PT_AWARD_CONTRACT_WITHOUT_CALL
Description
The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
cancelled
Has Options
No
Description
The London Borough of Harrow is intending to award a contract to VIA Community Ltd for Adults Substance Misuse following Direct Award Process C in accordance with the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) The total contract value over the 5 years (3 year contract with the option to extend for a further 2 years) is £8,967,101 and the contract will commence on the 1st April 2025 and expire on the 31st March 2028 - the Extension period is 1st April 2028 until 31st March 2030 The service delivered by VIA Community Ltd for Adults includes:

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
The existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard
Type
quality
Description
100
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
0

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
85141000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Services provided by medical personnel

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-132106
Name
London Borough Of Harrow

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UK
Locality
Harrow
Postal Code
HA3 8FL
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Forward Drive

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Regional or local authority
Entry 2
Id
01
Scheme
COFOG
Description
General public services

Identifier

Legal Name
London Borough Of Harrow

Contact

Name
Mrs Lisa Taylor
Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-132107
Name
VIA Community Ltd

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UK
Locality
London
Postal Code
SW1H 9BL
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
18 Dartmouth Street

Details

Scale
large

Identifier

Legal Name
VIA Community Ltd
Organisation 3
Id
GB-FTS-132108
Name
London Borough Of Harrow

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
Harrow
Postal Code
HA3 8FL
Country Name
United Kingdom

Identifier

Legal Name
London Borough Of Harrow
Organisation 4
Id
GB-FTS-132174
Name
London Borough of Harrow

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UK
Locality
Harrow
Postal Code
HA3 8FL
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Forward Drive

Details

Identifier

Legal Name
London Borough of Harrow

Contact

Name
Mrs Lisa Taylor

Award information

Award 1
Id
039264-2024-1
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-132107
Name
VIA Community Ltd

Related lots

1

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
039264-2024-1
Status
active
Award ID
039264-2024-1
Date Signed
23 Jul 2024, 00:00

Value

Amount
8,967,101
Currency
GBP

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Harrow · UK · HA3 8FL · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UK

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. ocds-h6vhtk-04c29d-2025-01-06T09:06:56Zcompiled ·