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Provision of Drug and Alcohol Support for Rough Sleepers

London Borough of Camden · award, contract

Tender information last checkedLast checked 25 Sept 2026, 15:42.

Opportunity overview

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 publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made by midnight on 01/09/26. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. Representations should be sent: via procurement portal Pro-contract Messaging Award decision maker: Director of Health and Wellbeing No conflicts of interest were identified as part of this process.

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

Matched by normalised name
Contract value
£1.9m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
18 Aug 2026
Award ID
079589-2026-1-1
Status
active
Location
Harlow, UKH35, CM18 6YL, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV85100000 — Health services
  • CPV85000000 — Health and social work services

Lots

  • Drug and Alcohol Support for Rough Sleepers Service delivers support specifically to rough sleepers, and those at risk of rough sleeping. The service comprises a number of dedicated roles including specialist drug and alcohol outreach workers, a nurse prescriber, complex needs worker, and specialist women’s worker with staff receiving supervision sessions via a dedicated psychologist. The service works with people across a range of locations including sleep sites, emergency accommodation and the street outreach service hub. The service delivers structured drug and alcohol treatment, facilitate rapid access to in-patient detox and resident rehabilitation provision, and support rough sleepers to access other services including mental health and physical health. The London Borough of Camden intends to award a contract to Via Community for a period of 30 months commencing on or around 5 October 2026 with the option to extend for a further six (6) months.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
DN814567
Status
complete
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Review Details
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 publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the Council by midnight on 01/09/26. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award a contract under the competitive process of the PSR.

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Classification

Scheme
CPV
Id
85100000
Description
Health services

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Description
Drug and Alcohol Support for Rough Sleepers Service delivers support specifically to rough sleepers, and those at risk of rough sleeping. The service comprises a number of dedicated roles including specialist drug and alcohol outreach workers, a nurse prescriber, complex needs worker, and specialist women’s worker with staff receiving supervision sessions via a dedicated psychologist. The service works with people across a range of locations including sleep sites, emergency accommodation and the street outreach service hub. The service delivers structured drug and alcohol treatment, facilitate rapid access to in-patient detox and resident rehabilitation provision, and support rough sleepers to access other services including mental health and physical health. The London Borough of Camden intends to award a contract to Via Community for a period of 30 months commencing on or around 5 October 2026 with the option to extend for a further six (6) months.
Has Options
No
Status
cancelled

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality and Innovation
Type
quality
Description
30%
Criterion 2
Name
Integration, collaboration and services sustainability
Type
quality
Description
25%
Criterion 3
Name
Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice
Type
quality
Description
20%
Criterion 4
Name
Social Value
Type
quality
Description
10%
Criterion 5
Name
Value
Type
cost
Description
15%

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
85000000
Description
Health and social work services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKI31

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
London Borough of Camden
Id
GB-FTS-33169

Identifier

Legal Name
London Borough of Camden

Address

Street Address
5 Pancras Square
Locality
London
Region
UKI31
Postal Code
N1C 4AG
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Name
Mr Jaison Gomba

Roles

buyer
reviewBody

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Id
REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
Description
Regional or local authority
Entry 2
Scheme
COFOG
Id
01
Description
General public services
Organisation 2
Name
Via Community
Id
GB-FTS-185999

Identifier

Legal Name
Via Community

Address

Street Address
Passmores House, Third Avenue
Locality
Harlow
Region
UKH35
Postal Code
CM18 6YL
Country Name
United Kingdom

Roles

supplier

Details

Scale
sme
Organisation 3
Name
Independent Patient Choice and Procurement Panel
Id
GB-FTS-112863

Identifier

Legal Name
Independent Patient Choice and Procurement Panel

Address

Locality
London
Country Name
United Kingdom

Roles

mediationBody
Organisation 4
Name
London Borough of Camden
Id
GB-FTS-65413

Identifier

Legal Name
London Borough of Camden

Address

Locality
London
Country Name
United Kingdom

Roles

reviewContactPoint

Award information

Award 1
Id
079589-2026-1-1
Title
Provision of Drug and Alcohol Support for Rough Sleepers
Status
active
Has Subcontracting
Yes

Related lots

1

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-185999
Name
Via Community

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
079589-2026-1-1
Award ID
079589-2026-1-1
Title
Provision of Drug and Alcohol Support for Rough Sleepers
Status
active
Date Signed
19 Aug 2026, 00:00

Value

Amount
1,874,732
Currency
GBP

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · London · UKI31 · N1C 4AG · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKI31

Notice and amendment history

2 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

2 VERSIONS
  1. 038793-2026tender ·
  2. 079589-2026award, contract ·