- Lot 1. Lot 1 - Flexible Needle and Syringe Provision
- Lot 2. Lot 2 - Enhanced Employment Support For Multiply Disadvantaged Individuals With Substance Use And Other Support Needs
- Lot 3. Lot 3 - Enhanced Housing Support For Drug And High Risk Alcohol Using Populations
- Lot 4. Lot 4 - Learning And Meaningful Activity Outside Of Employment Support
- Lot 5. Lot 5 - Holistic Community Navigation For Substance Using Populations Exiting Prison
- Lot 6. Lot 6 - Support And Assessment For Individuals In Police Custody
- Lot 7. Lot 7 - Legal Advice And Support For Individuals Engaged In Harmful Substance Use
Scope
Reference
DN787362
Description
An open framework for non-healthcare substance use services framework, under the Procurement Act 2023, with a total of 7 lots, for a period of up to 4 years (2+1+1).
The Framework will consist of the following Lots:
Lot 1 - Flexible Needle and Syringe Provision
Lot 2 - Enhanced Employment Support For Multiply Disadvantaged Individuals With Substance Use And Other Support Needs
Lot 3 - Enhanced Housing Support For Drug And High Risk Alcohol Using Populations
Lot 4 - Learning And Meaningful Activity Outside Of Employment Support
Lot 5 - Holistic Community Navigation For Substance Using Populations Exiting Prison
Lot 6 - Support And Assessment For Individuals In Police Custody
Lot 7 - Legal Advice And Support For Individuals Engaged In Harmful Substance Use
Commercial tool
Establishes an open framework
Total value (estimated)
- £4,905,000 excluding VAT
- £5,886,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028
- 2 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
Contract locations
- UKI41 - Hackney and Newham
Lot 1. Lot 1 - Flexible Needle and Syringe Provision
Description
Lot 1 - Flexible Needle and Syringe Provision
2 years + 1 year + 1 year
Lot value (estimated)
- £1,040,000 excluding VAT
- £1,248,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Lot 2 - Enhanced Employment Support For Multiply Disadvantaged Individuals With Substance Use And Other Support Needs
Description
Lot 2 - Enhanced Employment Support For Multiply Disadvantaged Individuals With Substance Use And Other Support Needs
2 years + 1 year + 1 year
Lot value (estimated)
- £910,000 excluding VAT
- £1,092,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Lot 3 - Enhanced Housing Support For Drug And High Risk Alcohol Using Populations
Description
Lot 3 - Enhanced Housing Support For Drug And High Risk Alcohol Using Populations
2 years + 1 year + 1 year
Lot value (estimated)
- £485,000 excluding VAT
- £582,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 4. Lot 4 - Learning And Meaningful Activity Outside Of Employment Support
Description
Lot 4 - Learning And Meaningful Activity Outside Of Employment Support
2 years + 1 year + 1 year
Lot value (estimated)
- £485,000 excluding VAT
- £582,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 5. Lot 5 - Holistic Community Navigation For Substance Using Populations Exiting Prison
Description
Lot 5 - Holistic Community Navigation For Substance Using Populations Exiting Prison
2 years + 1 year + 1 year
Lot value (estimated)
- £1,015,000 excluding VAT
- £1,218,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 6. Lot 6 - Support And Assessment For Individuals In Police Custody
Description
Lot 6 - Support And Assessment For Individuals In Police Custody
2 years + 1 year + 1 year
Lot value (estimated)
- £485,000 excluding VAT
- £582,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 7. Lot 7 - Legal Advice And Support For Individuals Engaged In Harmful Substance Use
Description
Lot 7 - Legal Advice And Support For Individuals Engaged In Harmful Substance Use
2 years + 1 year + 1 year
Lot value (estimated)
- £485,000 excluding VAT
- £582,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Open framework scheme end date (estimated)
31 March 2030
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Call off process will be detailed in the tender documentation.
Award method when using the framework
With competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Lot 1 - Flexible Needle and Syringe Provision
Lot 2. Lot 2 - Enhanced Employment Support For Multiply Disadvantaged Individuals With Substance Use And Other Support Needs
Lot 3. Lot 3 - Enhanced Housing Support For Drug And High Risk Alcohol Using Populations
Lot 4. Lot 4 - Learning And Meaningful Activity Outside Of Employment Support
Lot 5. Lot 5 - Holistic Community Navigation For Substance Using Populations Exiting Prison
Lot 6. Lot 6 - Support And Assessment For Individuals In Police Custody
Lot 7. Lot 7 - Legal Advice And Support For Individuals Engaged In Harmful Substance Use
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
16 October 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
23 October 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
6 January 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 100.00% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Reduced tendering period
Yes
Light touch contract - no minimum
Contracting authority
London Borough of Hackney
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRZC-5592-DDDV
Hackney Service Centre
Hackney
E8 1DY
United Kingdom
Contact name: gemma wetton
Telephone: +442083562492
Email: gemma.wetton@hackney.gov.uk
Website: http://www.hackney.gov.uk
Region: UKI41 - Hackney and Newham
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government