--- title: "Provision of Drug and Alcohol Support for Rough Sleepers" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-dd226ea8-dc08-4ae9-952e-9525ce31fe42" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dd226ea8-dc08-4ae9-952e-9525ce31fe42" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dd226ea8-dc08-4ae9-952e-9525ce31fe42.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dd226ea8-dc08-4ae9-952e-9525ce31fe42.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN" published: "2026-04-28" --- # Provision of Drug and Alcohol Support for Rough Sleepers Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dd226ea8-dc08-4ae9-952e-9525ce31fe42 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dd226ea8-dc08-4ae9-952e-9525ce31fe42) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dd226ea8-dc08-4ae9-952e-9525ce31fe42.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Camden is seeking to award a contract for the provision of drug and alcohol support tailored for rough sleepers. This invitation to tender is categorised under health services, with a focus on delivery across various locations in England. The tender is currently active and follows a selective procurement method using a competitive dialogue approach. Businesses interested must submit their tenders before the deadline on 28 May 2026 at noon. The contract is set to commence on 5 October 2026, spanning an initial 30 months, with an optional extension of six months. The total budget allocated for this service is £1,875,000. This tender represents a critical opportunity for businesses operating within the healthcare sector, especially those specialising in complex needs and outreach services. Companies with robust experience in structured drug and alcohol treatment, inpatient detox, and residential rehabilitation will be well-positioned to compete. Although this tender is not aimed at SMEs or voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations (VCSE), significant opportunities exist for larger established firms with capabilities in coordinating comprehensive mental and physical health services. By engaging in this contract, businesses can play an instrumental role in supporting vulnerable populations while potentially expanding their service offerings and regional presence. ## Notice This invitation to tender is from the London Borough of Camden ('the Authority') who are seeking to award a contract for the provision of Drug and Alcohol Support for Rough Sleepers. Drug and Alcohol Support for Rough Sleepers Service delivers support specifically to rough sleepers, and those at risk of rough sleeping. The service comprises a number of dedicated roles including specialist drug and alcohol outreach workers, a nurse prescriber, complex needs worker, and specialist women's worker with staff receiving supervision sessions via a dedicated psychologist. The service works with people across a range of locations including sleep sites, emergency accommodation and the street outreach service hub. The service delivers structured drug and alcohol treatment, facilitate rapid access to in-patient detox and resident rehabilitation provision, and support rough sleepers to access other services including mental health and physical health. "The maximum budget for these services is PS1,875,000. The Authority reserves the right to reject any Tender with a tender price in excess of this budget". The contract will be for an initial period of 30 months commencing on or around 5 October 2026 with the option further six (6) months extension. Full details of the requirements are set out in the Specification and other documents that for part of this tender pack. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e43cc48-3e24-46ec-a2ca-84d1aed4da57 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive dialogue (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 28 May 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Oct 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,875,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | North London | | Postcode | N1C 4AG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden | | Local authority | Camden | | Electoral ward | King's Cross | | Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 28 Apr 2026 at 15:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e43cc48-3e24-46ec-a2ca-84d1aed4da57 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e43cc48-3e24-46ec-a2ca-84d1aed4da57 28th April 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.camden.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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