Section one: Contracting authority/entity
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
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.
Section six. Complementary information
six.6) Original notice reference
Notice number: 2025/S 000-010239
Section seven. Changes
seven.1.2) Text to be corrected in the original notice
Section number
VI.3
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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.
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• 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
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This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. This contract has now been formally awarded using direct award process C.
Date of contract award - 01/04/25
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.
There were No Conflicts of interest.