Children & Young Peoples Substance Misuse

CPV: Health services · Services provided by medical personnel

Procedure method

Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition

Legal basis

CELEX · 32014L0025 Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 (Directive 2014/25/EU)

Procurement category

Services

Notice status

Awarded without competition

Procurement threshold

Unspecified in notice

Regulatory regime

Standard

Commercial structure

Stand-alone contract (no framework)

Competition type

Direct award (no call for competition)

GPA / WTO covered

Unspecified in notice

Recurring procurement

Unspecified in notice

First published

5 Dec 2024, 14:54 GMT

Last source update

6 Jan 2025, 09:06 GMT

Authority reference

DN753586

FTS notice number

2025/S 000-000137

Classification (CPV)

Health servicesServices provided by medical personnel

Delivery area

UK

Official registry OCID

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Why no open competition

The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive

Published justification

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)

Publisher note: 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 17th December 2024. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR The decision for this award was made by cabinet members on the 14th November 2024 The Key Criteria used to assess the incumbent provider was the following as these were deemed to be most important. -Quality & Innovation -Value -Integration, Collaboration, and Service Sustainability -Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice - Social Value VIA have demonstrated they will be able to continue to deliver the service with high quality care. They have demonstrated strong outcomes in treating residents with substance misuse issues. This is demonstrated in their performance and outcome data. The service have better treatment completion outcomes compared to England and London averages. VIA has shown a strong capability to meet performance standards for inclusivity and accessibility. Their proactive engagement, understanding of diverse needs, and comprehensive service delivery position them well to continue meeting these criteria effectively. The provider integrates and collaborates with numerous organisations across Harrow, demonstrating their support and development efforts. This collaboration offers various ways for people to access, participate in, and receive health and wellbeing support, thereby facilitating choice based on what matters to them. This also includes crucial engagement with the combating drugs partnership. VIA has been proactive in working with commissioners to develop new posts in line with the 2021 drugs and alcohol strategy, and their new staffing structure aligns with national strategy priorities, focusing on: increasing numbers in treatment; ensuring continuity of care; reducing drug related deaths; and increasing access to detox and rehab services. VIAs partnership and collaborative approach are positively impacting residents’ outcomes. Any representations must be made to the Head of Procurement at the London Borough of Harrow in writing to the Head of Procurement, Forward Drive, Harrow, HA3 8FL or via email to lisa.taylor@harrow.gov.uk Declarations and Conflicts of interest were assessed and none were identified

• VIA Community LtdAwarded supplier 18 Dartmouth Street, London, UK, SW1H 9BL

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