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Contract Title* Tackling drug misuse in prisons: health economics analysis of drug testing and wastewater-based surveillance

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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13 Apr 2023 at 08:38

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a contract for "Tackling drug misuse in prisons: health economics analysis of drug testing and wastewater-based surveillance" to UCL Consultants Ltd. The contract is valued at £20,625 and falls under the research services category. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from 15th March 2023 to 1st May 2023. The tender period ended on 6th March 2023, and the award was finalised on 28th March 2023. The Ministry of Justice, based in London, was the buying organisation for this contract.

This tender opportunity would suit businesses specialised in research services, particularly those with expertise in health economics analysis and drug testing technologies. As the contract involves evaluating the costs and consequences of different surveillance methods in prison settings, companies with experience in public health research and data analysis would be well-suited to compete. Furthermore, businesses with a track record in delivering services to government bodies, such as the Ministry of Justice, could leverage their experience to present compelling proposals for this contract.

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Notice Title

Contract Title* Tackling drug misuse in prisons: health economics analysis of drug testing and wastewater-based surveillance

Notice Description

Research Services to conduct a health economics analysis of random mandatory drug testing (rMDT) and wastewater based surveillance (WBS), to develop a decision model to evaluate the potential costs and consequences of WBS compared to rMDT over time.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3ba0c444-b413-462d-b0e1-2274fa12c9e1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96ce3bdb-8d4b-47ed-a512-e2e000419f30
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,625 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,625 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
15 Mar 2023 - 1 May 2023 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UCL CONSULTANTS

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