Award

Independent evaluation of the Drug and Alcohol Treatment Improvement Grant (DATRIG) and Individual Placement and Support (IPS)

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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Award

18 Jul 2025 at 13:51

Summary of the contracting process

Sunderland City Council has concluded an award for the tender titled "Independent evaluation of the Drug and Alcohol Treatment Improvement Grant (DATRIG) and Individual Placement and Support (IPS)" within the industry category of Research and Development Services and Related Consultancy Services. The project is set in the North East region of the United Kingdom, with a contract beginning on 21st July 2025 and ending on 30th June 2026. The procurement process used a selective method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The award was made on 18th July 2025 to Rocket Science UK Ltd, who are tasked with executing the project valued at £48,407.50.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research, evaluation, and consultancy services, particularly small and medium enterprises, to gain experience and showcase their expertise in public sector projects. The alignment with socio-economic objectives like drug and alcohol treatment highlights the potential for companies with experience in healthcare consultancy to expand their portfolio and establish credibility in government-contracted services. Businesses focused on social innovation and public health improvement would find a competitive advantage in such tenders.

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Notice Title

Independent evaluation of the Drug and Alcohol Treatment Improvement Grant (DATRIG) and Individual Placement and Support (IPS)

Notice Description

Independent evaluation of the Drug and Alcohol Treatment Improvement Grant (DATRIG) and Individual Placement and Support (IPS)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-45dbb813-371d-40e7-be8b-8b37ff65968c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6548a9b6-40f5-4478-b1be-425499023802
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£48,407 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,407 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jul 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 6-12 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
SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3AA
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROCKET SCIENCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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