Awarded without open competition
Awarded without open competition. The buyer went directly to one or a few suppliers instead of advertising the contract. Procurement rules allow this only in specific cases, such as extreme urgency, when only one supplier can do the work, or for call-offs from an existing framework.
Key facts
- Buyer
- London Borough of Camden · Regional or local authority
- Supplier
- The Hepatitis C Trust SME
- Value
- £150,000
- Procedure
- Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
- Sector
- Health & social care · Health services (CPV 85100000)
- Region
- London
- Official notice
- 096428-2026 on Find a Tender
- Timeline
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- Contract date12 Oct 2026
- Published13 Oct 2026Published 1 day after the contract date
Description
Having considered the nature of the service, the identified needs of the borough, and the provider's proven expertise and track record in delivering specialist peer-led interventions, the Council has applied the Most Suitable Provider process under the PSR. This approach enables the Council to secure a high-quality, value-for-money service that aligns with local priorities, supports improved health outcomes for vulnerable residents, and contributes to the wider strategic objectives of reducing drug-related harm and health inequalities. This notice is an intention to award a contract under the most suitable provider process. This is a new Service and Hepatitus C is a new provider for Camden. The Service wil commence on 1 November 2026 for 12 months at a total value of £150,000. Additional information: Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition, as selected in the preliminary questions.
About the supplier
The Hepatitis C Trust: every public contract they have won, plus their Companies House record (company 05069924).