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DHSC:OLS: AHG-Addition Research in Criminal Justice System 2025/26

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)

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12 Sep 2025 at 07:23

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has completed a procurement process, awarding a contract to IPSOS (MARKET RESEARCH) LTD for research services. The project, titled "DHSC:OLS: AHG-Addition Research in Criminal Justice System 2025/26," aims to conduct a UK-wide review of addiction treatment research within the criminal justice system. This initiative is classified under the CPV code for research services and will cover locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and other regions across Europe and globally. The procurement was executed through a selective method via a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. Initiated with a tender period ending 8th August 2025, the contract period began on 11th September 2025 and is set to end on 31st March 2026, with an option for extension at no additional cost. The award, worth £345,313, was finalised on 11th September 2025 and published a day later.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy, particularly those adept in the health and criminal justice sectors. The focus on innovative addiction treatment research within the criminal justice system opens doors for firms with expertise in these areas. Given its criteria, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find the contract particularly accessible, offering potential for growth and establishing credibility within the sector. This comprehensive research project not only allows businesses to contribute to societal improvements but also enhances their portfolio by being part of a high-impact initiative commissioned by the DHSC.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DHSC:OLS: AHG-Addition Research in Criminal Justice System 2025/26

Notice Description

Research and Report on the barriers and opportunities for Addition Treatment research within the criminal justice system. Research and Report on the barriers and opportunities for Addition Treatment research within the criminal justice system. A UK-wide review of undertaking research of innovative addiction treatments within the CJS. This review will examine how to enable research of innovative treatments to improve outcomes for those with drug and/or alcohol addiction in CJS settings, identify the barriers researchers face, provide practical recommendations to overcome them, and facilitate the sharing of good practice where identified. The contract has been awarded for a period of 7 months with the option to extend at no cost.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5ce08185-c6c1-4d56-95a1-375cd0683bc6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8406676c-65a2-40f6-8d01-7cbf965d4ea3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£345,313 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£345,313 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
10 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IPSOS (MARKET RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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