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Published 19 Mar 2025, 16:52 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

Peer to Peer Outreach Service

Official notice

Authority: Medway Council (Local council)

ServicesAward procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Awarded value£491,241published contract · exc. VAT
Awarded 18 Mar 2025no call for competition
Awarded to Pathways to Independence

What is being bought

Published requirement description

The primary aims of the project are to recruit, train and support volunteers with lived and

living experience, to provide outreach and in reach to people who use substances and are at

risk of experiencing rough sleeping in Medway. Through the outreach and in reach, the focus

will be to increase engagement with substance treatment and recovery services, increase

and support sustained substance use treatment and recovery and to support transition from

rough sleeping to supported accommodation.

CPV: Health services

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · no lot value published
Lot #1The primary aims of the project are to recruit, train and support volunteers with…Awarded

The primary aims of the project are to recruit, train and support volunteers with lived and living experience, to provide outreach and in reach to people who use substances and are at risk of experiencing rough sleeping in Medway. Through the outreach and in reach, the focus will be to increase engagement with substance treatment and recovery services, increase and support sustained substance use treatment and recovery and to support transition from rough sleeping to supported accommodation.

The Intention is to Award the contract to the existing provider, following Direct Award C process.

Dates service to be provided - 01/04/2025 to 31/03/2026 - with 3 x 12 month extension options.

Lifetime Value of the contract - £491,241.48.

Delivery: South East
Extensions: There are 3 x 12 month extension options.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/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
19 Mar 2025, 16:52 GMT
Last source update
1 Apr 2025, 16:10 BST
Authority reference
DN766504
FTS notice number
2025/S 000-012345
Classification (CPV)
Health services
Delivery area
South East (UKJ41)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ef48 Find a Tender
Why no open competition
The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive
Published justification

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) Regulation 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulation 2015 do not apply to this award. The Standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representation by providers must be made to decision makers by 31st March 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the 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) Regulation 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulation 2015 do not apply to this award. The Standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representation by providers must be made to decision makers by 31st March 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. Any Representations should be made to the below. hannah.brassington@medway.gov.uk graham.thomas1@medway.gov.uk Award Decision Makers. Health Improvement Programme Manager Commissioning Support Officer Category Manager Key Criteria. Improving access, reducing health inequalities, and facilitating choice (Weighted 30%) • The provider demonstrated they deliver an accessible approach by taking services to where the people are and evidenced working flexibly to remove barriers for people facing multiple disadvantages. • Client feedback showed clear evidence of the holistic approach taken by the provider and an extensive list of wellbeing activities. • The provider demonstrated in their response and throughout current performance, how they have worked with substance misuse treatment services to support people to access treatment. Integration, collaboration, and service sustainability (Weighting 25%) • Extensive partnership working through outreach and Multi-Disciplinary Teams was evidenced. • The provider demonstrated they review partnership working and identify plans moving forward. • The provider has clearly shown that they offer an equitable service, supporting people with lived experience into peer opportunities and employment. • The provider has offered accredited training to peer mentors and regular supervision to ensure peers are fully aware of the roles, have opportunities to develop and safely manage any risks involved. Quality and innovation (Weighted 20%) • Case studies evidence high quality service delivery. • Current performance demonstrates innovation with the services flexible and adaptive approach. • Multiple examples of how the service involve people with lived experience in the co-design and delivery of the service were provided. Social Value (weighted 5%), The provider has set out social value commitments in accordance with the Council’s Social Value requirements. Value (weighted 20%) The provider confirmed delivery of the service within the financial envelope. No Conflicts of interest.

Notice history

2 releases on Find a Tender
Published amendments (1 · 0 deadline changes)
WhenWhatBeforeAfterShift
—TextVI.3This 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) Regulation 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulation 2015 do not apply to this award. The Standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representation by providers …This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under 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. This contract has now been formally awarded using direct award process C. Date of contract award - …

1 amendment published without a description.

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Awards 1
Awarded value £491,2411 contract exc. VAT
Bids received 1
Contracts signed 1latest 18 Mar 2025
Awarded toValueDateStatus
Pathways to Independence£491,241 †—Awarded

Contracts

Bid statistics published by the authority

BidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1bids———

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Medway Council

Contracting authorityLocal CouncilRegional or local authorityGeneral public services Medway Council, Gun Wharf, Dock Road, Chatham, South East, ME4 4TRContact name, email

Bidders & participating suppliers

1 commercial party on the notice

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.