GB-London: Synthetic Opioid Preparedness across London (MOPAC 1177, 1178, 1179)
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The public procurement process for the contract titled "GB-London: Synthetic Opioid Preparedness across London (MOPAC 1177, 1178, 1179)" was managed by the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime. This procurement, relevant to the health and social work services sector, focuses on strengthening resilience to synthetic opioids within London. The procurement reached its award stage on 19th November 2025, where contracts were finalised for services beginning on 1st September 2025 and ending by 30th January 2026.
The procurement followed an open procedure and was divided into three lots, with a total budget allocation of £29,000. The main location for the contract's execution is London, United Kingdom. The procurement aimed to engage suppliers for various services including assurance of preparedness plans, resilience planning events, and needs assessment for needle and syringe exchanges.
This tender presents growth opportunities particularly for businesses involved in evaluation consultancy and health services, with a focus on improving public health responses to opioid challenges. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially suitable for involvement, as evidenced by the Centre for Public Innovation, an SME, securing contracts for Lot 1 and Lot 3. Additionally, Cranstoun Services, a large-scale service provider, was awarded Lot 2, showcasing that both small and large organisations can benefit from the opportunities presented by such procurements.
Engaging in this tender could help businesses establish themselves as key contributors to public safety and health in London.
To better understand how resilience to synthetic opioids can be strengthened across London. This tender is comprised of the following three lots: Lot 1: Assurance of local synthetic opioid preparedness plans - To collate and critically review available preparedness plans, within the London region, to identify and highlight examples of good practice. Lot 2: London resilience planning event - To design and run a table-top exercise with key regional partners, using pre-prepared London-specific scenarios, identifying potential resilience gaps and supporting partners in understanding how to address them collaboratively.
Lot 3: London needle and syringe exchange needs assessment - To address a critical knowledge gap regarding the need in London for needle exchange services (NEX) and the current provision. Insights generated will support the development of options for London around potential service models. The total budget across the 3 Lots is allocated as follows: Lot 1: PS9,000 Lot 2: PS10,000 Lot 3: PS20,000 Additional information: The Centre for Public Innovation was awarded Lot 1 (PS9,000) in which 2 bids were received and Lot 3 (PS20,000) in which 3 bids were received.
Cranstoun Services was awarded Lot 2 (PS9,400) in which 1 bid was received. All Contracts started on 01/09/2025 with Lot ending on 01/12/2025, Lot 2 ending on 02/01/2026 and Lot 3 ending on 30/01/2026.
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