Prior information notice
This notice is a call for competition
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
London Borough of Camden
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.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://procontract.due-north.com/RFx/RFxSummary?rfxId=9a8eb029-8fa0-f111-813c-005056b64545&projectId=3340ba50-76a0-f111-813c-005056b64545
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://procontract.due-north.com/RFx/RFxSummary?rfxId=9a8eb029-8fa0-f111-813c-005056b64545&projectId=3340ba50-76a0-f111-813c-005056b64545
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Peer-Led Harm Reduction Programme
Reference number: DN827362
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85100000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Camden Council intends to award a contract for the Provision of a Peer-Led Harm Reduction Programme. The service will support residents affected by substance use through peer-led interventions designed to reduce harm, improve engagement with treatment and recovery services, and improve health and wellbeing outcomes.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
150 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI31
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Camden Council intends to award a contract for the Provision of a Peer-Led Harm Reduction Programme. The service will support residents affected by substance use through peer-led interventions designed to reduce harm, improve engagement with treatment and recovery services, and improve health and wellbeing outcomes.
The procurement is being conducted under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 using the Most Suitable Provider Process. Commissioners will identify and assess providers against the Basic Selection Criteria and relevant PSR key criteria to determine the provider that is best able to deliver the required services and achieve the desired outcomes for Camden residents.
For avoidance of doubt, we are running a Most Suitable Provider exercise to assess market capabilities, and identify prospective providers. This exercise is not an Invitation to Tender (ITT).
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
150 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 12
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 III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted 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.2.2) Time limit for receipt of expressions of interest
Date:
11/09/2026
Local time: 17:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.5) Scheduled date for start of award procedures
25/08/2026
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
London Borough of Camden
London
UK
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Independent patient choice and procurement panel
London
UK
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
25/08/2026