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Peer to Peer Outreach Service

MEDWAY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Medway Council has finalised a contract for the "Peer to Peer Outreach Service" under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This programme aims to support individuals with substance use issues who are at risk of rough sleeping in Medway. The contract, which runs from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026 with three optional one-year extensions, is valued at £491,241.48. It focuses on recruiting and training volunteers with lived and living experience to provide outreach and support, with a significant focus on increasing engagement with substance treatment and recovery services. The project's location is Chatham in the UKJ41 region, and the main procurement category is health services.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in health services, particularly those experienced in substance misuse treatment and volunteer training programmes. Companies that can deliver comprehensive outreach and support services, demonstrate innovation in service delivery, and provide accredited training for peer mentors will be well-suited to compete for this contract. The requirement for extensive partnership working and a focus on social value will benefit businesses that have established networks and a strong track record in integrated and sustainable service provision.

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Notice Title

Peer to Peer Outreach Service

Notice 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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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 - PS491,241.48.

Options: There are 3 x 12 month extension options.

Procurement 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) 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ef48
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012345-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£491,241 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MEDWAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Graham Thomas1
Contact Email
graham.thomas1@medway.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHATHAM
Postcode
ME4 4TR
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ41 Medway
Delivery Location
TLJ41 Medway

Local Authority
Medway
Electoral Ward
Chatham Central & Brompton
Westminster Constituency
Rochester and Strood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

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