Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
London Borough Of Harrow
Forward Drive
Harrow
HA3 8FL
Contact
Mrs Lisa Taylor
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
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
Adults Substance Misuse
Reference number
DN754395
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85100000 - Health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The London Borough of Harrow is intending to award a contract to VIA Community Ltd (existing
provider) for the provision of Adult Substance Misuse Services following
Direct Award Process C of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR).
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: £8,967,101
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85141000 - Services provided by medical personnel
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The London Borough of Harrow is intending to award a contract to VIA Community Ltd for Adults Substance Misuse following Direct Award Process C in accordance with the Provider
Selection Regime (PSR)
The total contract value over the 5 years (3 year contract with the option to extend for a further 2 years) is £8,967,101 and the contract will commence on the
1st April 2025 and expire on the 31st March 2028 - the Extension period is 1st April 2028 until 31st March 2030
The service delivered by VIA Community Ltd for Adults includes:
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 - Weighting: 0
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
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:
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)
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
23 July 2024
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
VIA Community Ltd
18 Dartmouth Street
London
SW1H 9BL
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £8,967,101
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) Regulations
2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015
do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of
this notice. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 17th
December 2024. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an
intention to award under the PSR
The decision for this award was made by cabinet members on the 14th November 2024
The Key Criteria used to assess the incumbent provider was the following as these were
deemed to be most important.
-Quality & Innovation
-Value
-Integration, Collaboration, and Service Sustainability
-Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice
- Social Value
VIA have demonstrated they will be able to continue to deliver the service with high quality care. They have demonstrated strong outcomes in treating residents with substance misuse issues. This is demonstrated in their performance and outcome data. The service have better treatment completion outcomes compared to England and London averages. VIA has shown a strong capability to meet performance standards for inclusivity and accessibility. Their proactive engagement, understanding of diverse needs, and comprehensive service delivery position them well to continue meeting these criteria effectively. The provider integrates and collaborates with numerous organisations across Harrow, demonstrating their support and development efforts. This collaboration offers various ways for people to access, participate in, and receive health and wellbeing support, thereby facilitating choice based on what matters to them. This also includes crucial engagement with the combating drugs partnership. VIA has been proactive in working with commissioners to develop new posts in line with the 2021 drugs and alcohol strategy, and their new staffing structure aligns with national strategy priorities, focusing on: increasing numbers in treatment; ensuring continuity of care; reducing drug related deaths; and increasing access to detox and rehab services. VIAs partnership and collaborative approach are positively impacting residents’ outcomes.
Any representations must be made to the Head of Procurement at the London Borough of
Harrow in writing to the Head of Procurement, Forward Drive, Harrow, HA3 8FL or via email
Declarations and Conflicts of interest were assessed and none were identified
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
London Borough Of Harrow
Harrow
HA3 8FL
Country
United Kingdom