Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
London Borough of Camden
Town Hall, Judd Street
London
WC1H9JE
UK
Contact person: Jaison Gomba
Telephone: +44 2079745493
E-mail: jaison.gomba@camden.gov.uk
NUTS: UKI31
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://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
Peer-Led Drug Harm Reduction Programme
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85100000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The 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.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
150 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI31
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: most suitable provider process with regard to the key criteria
/ Weighting: 100
Cost criterion: Value
/ Weighting: 20
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
II.2.14) Additional information
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition, as selected in the preliminary questions.
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition
Justification for selected award procedure:
The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the Directive
Explanation
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.
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2026/S 000-081030
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
12/10/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Hepatitis C Trust
05069924
72 Weston Street
London
SE1 3QH
UK
NUTS: UKI
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:
: 150 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
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 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: jaison.gomba@camden.gov.uk.
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
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
London Borough of Camden
London
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
13/10/2026