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title: "Children & Young Peoples Substance Misuse"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c29f"
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buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF HARROW"
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# Children & Young Peoples Substance Misuse

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF HARROW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c29f

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## Summary

The London Borough of Harrow intends to award a contract to Compass for the provision of children and young people substance misuse services. This procurement process falls under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) rather than the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, with the decision to award made on 14th November 2024. Representations by providers must be submitted by 17th December 2024, and the contract, valued at £1,011,513, will commence on 1st April 2025, expiring on 31st March 2028. The key criteria for this decision included Quality & Innovation, Value, Integration, Collaboration and Service Sustainability, and Social Value, among others. The incumbent provider, Compass, was deemed to meet all requirements and demonstrated strong outcomes in treating young people with substance misuse issues.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in health services, particularly those specialising in substance misuse care for young people. Companies with a focus on early intervention, comprehensive service delivery, and robust performance standards for inclusivity and accessibility would be well-suited to compete. By securing this contract, businesses can expand their service offerings, enhance community health outcomes, and potentially achieve long-term cost savings through early intervention and prevention strategies. This tender is of particular interest to organisations capable of integrating and collaborating within the healthcare system to provide holistic support tailored to the diverse needs of young people.

## Notice

The London Borough of Harrow is intending to award a contract to Compass (existing provider) for the provision of children and young people substance misuse services following Direct Award Process C of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The London Borough of Harrow is intending to award a contract COMPASS for children and young substance misuse following Direct Award Process C in accordance with the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) The total contract value over the 3 years is PS1,011,513 and the contract will commence on the 1st April 2025 and expire on the 31st March 2028 The service delivered by COMPASS for children and young people (CYP) includes: a comprehensive range of services for children and young people up to the age of 24 who are dealing with substance misuse issues. The support includes confidential 1:1 sessions at a location and time that is safe and convenient for clients. Compass provide specialist advice, guidance, and information on substance misuse, including support for those affected by someone else's misuse (hidden harm). Additionally, Compass offer advice on reducing the risks associated with substance misuse. Their targeted and specialist interventions cater to ages 5-24, focusing on those affected by their own or another's substance misuse (Tiers 2 and 3). They also provide Tier 1 services, which include training and advocacy in schools, colleges, youth clubs, and other venues. For those needing brief educational interventions, they offer non-structured interventions focusing on education and signposting. For more intensive support, Compass work closely with the adult provider, to refer clients on for Tier 4 specialist interventions.

### Procurement Information

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)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039266-2024 |
| Notice type | Award 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,011,513 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF HARROW |
| Locality | HARROW |
| Post town | Harrow |
| Postcode | HA3 8FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon |
| Local authority | Harrow |
| Electoral ward | Kenton West |
| Westminster constituency | Harrow East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMPASS - SERVICES TO IMPROVE HEALTH AND WELLBEING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services
- 85141000 - Services provided by medical personnel

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2024 at 14:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039266-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.harrow.gov.uk

## Provenance

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