Provision of Drug and Alcohol Support for Rough Sleepers

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 publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period.

This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. Representations should be sent: via procurement portal Pro-contract Messaging Award decision maker: Director of Health and Wellbeing No conflicts of interest were identified as part of this process.

Drug and Alcohol Support for Rough Sleepers Service delivers support specifically to rough sleepers, and those at risk of rough sleeping. The service comprises a number of dedicated roles including specialist drug and alcohol outreach workers, a nurse prescriber, complex needs worker, and specialist women’s worker with staff receiving supervision sessions via a dedicated psychologist.

The service works with people across a range of locations including sleep sites, emergency accommodation and the street outreach service hub. The service delivers structured drug and alcohol treatment, facilitate rapid access to in-patient detox and resident rehabilitation provision, and support rough sleepers to access other services including mental health and physical health. The London Borough of Camden intends to award a contract to Via Community for a period of 30 months commencing on or around 5 October 2026 with the option to extend for a further six (6) months.