Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Medway Council
Medway Council, Gun Wharf, Dock Road
Chatham
ME4 4TR
Contact
Mr Graham Thomas1
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKJ41 - Medway
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Peer to Peer Outreach Service
Reference number
DN766504
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85100000 - Health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short 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.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £491,241
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ41 - Medway
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: The existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard / Weighting: 100
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
There are 3 x 12 month extension options.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below
- The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations
Explanation:
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.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
18 March 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Pathways to Independence
London
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ41 - Medway
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £491,241
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional 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.
Any Representations should be made to the below.
hannah.brassington@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.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Medway Council
Chatham
Country
United Kingdom