Peer-Led Harm Reduction Programme

Camden Council intends to award a contract for the provision of a Peer-Led Harm Reduction Programme supporting residents affected by substance use, with an estimated contract value of £150,000 excluding VAT.

The service will use peer-led interventions to reduce harm, strengthen engagement with treatment and recovery services, and improve health and wellbeing outcomes for residents.

Importantly, this opportunity is being conducted through the Most Suitable Provider Process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. Camden Council has confirmed that the exercise is intended to assess market capability and identify prospective providers and is not an Invitation to Tender (ITT).

Key Service Requirements

The Peer-Led Harm Reduction Programme will support Camden residents affected by substance use.

The service will focus on:

• Delivering peer-led interventions
• Reducing harm associated with substance use
• Improving engagement with treatment services
• Improving engagement with recovery services
• Supporting improved health and wellbeing outcomes

Further detailed service requirements are contained within the procurement documents.

Contract Information

Buyer: London Borough of Camden

Deadline: 11 September 2026 at 17:00 for expressions of interest

Contract Value: £150,000 excluding VAT

Delivery Length: 12 months

Reference: DN827362

Contract Location: Camden and City of London

Main Procurement Category: Services

Tender Link: Click here

Procurement documents are available through ProContract, with expressions of interest submitted electronically. Submissions may be made in English.

Evaluation Criteria

Detailed percentage weightings are not disclosed within the information provided.

Camden Council states that price will not be the only award criterion, with the full criteria contained within the procurement documents.

Commissioners will assess providers against the Basic Selection Criteria and relevant Provider Selection Regime (PSR) key criteria to identify the provider considered best able to deliver the required service and achieve the intended outcomes for Camden residents.

Provider Requirements

Economic and financial standing requirements are set out within the procurement documents.

Technical and professional ability requirements are also contained within the procurement documentation.

Procurement Procedure

The opportunity is being conducted under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 using the Most Suitable Provider Process.

The published notice also identifies the procedure type as restricted procedure.

Camden Council has specifically stated that the exercise is being undertaken to assess market capabilities and identify prospective providers and should not be considered an Invitation to Tender.

The opportunity provides a commissioning route for organisations experienced in peer-led substance use and harm reduction services. The programme’s focus on peer intervention, engagement with treatment and recovery services, and improved health and wellbeing outcomes places lived experience and accessible support at the centre of the proposed service.

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