Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
London Borough of Camden
5 Pancras Square
London
N1C 4AG
UK
Contact person: Mr Jaison Gomba
E-mail: jaison.gomba@camden.gov.uk
NUTS: UKI31
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.camden.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: www.camden.gov.uk
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Provision of Drug and Alcohol Support for Rough Sleepers
Reference number: DN814567
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85100000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
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.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
1 874 732.00
GBP
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI31
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality and Innovation
/ Weighting: 30%
Quality criterion: Integration, collaboration and services sustainability
/ Weighting: 25%
Quality criterion: Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice
/ Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion: Social Value
/ Weighting: 10%
Cost criterion: Value
/ Weighting: 15%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2026/S 000-038793
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 1
Title: Provision of Drug and Alcohol Support for Rough Sleepers
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
19/08/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Via Community
Passmores House, Third Avenue
Harlow
CM18 6YL
UK
NUTS: UKH35
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 874 732.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
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.
Representations should be made to the Council at: procurement@camden.gov.uk.
The decision maker for the award of this contract is the Director of Health and Wellbeing
No conflicts of interests were identified as part of this process.
The chosen provider met the minimum requirements set out in the tender documentation. Evaluation was against the five (5) key criteria with the following weightings applied: Quality and Innovation (30%), Value (15%) Integration, collaboration and services sustainability (25%), Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice (20%) and Social Value (10%)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
London Borough of Camden
5 Pancras Square
London
N1C 4AG
UK
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Independent Patient Choice and Procurement Panel
London
UK
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
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.
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
London Borough of Camden
London
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
20/08/2026