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DHSC:OHID:Lived experience voices

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

14 Nov 2025 at 10:19

AwardUpdate

11 Nov 2025 at 23:04

Award

06 Sep 2024 at 11:16

Planning

12 Mar 2024 at 14:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health & Social Care (DHSC) is undertaking a procurement process titled "DHSC:OHID:Lived experience voices," focusing on community health services. Located in London, this contract aims to integrate individuals with living and lived experience into drug and alcohol treatment and recovery programmes. The procurement, with a main category of services, includes the involvement of stakeholders to enhance programme alignment with participant needs. The contract period began on 12th August 2024 and will conclude on 10th February 2026, encompassing a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure. Recent updates as of 14th November 2025 reflect both award and contract adjustments, ensuring strategic objectives align with evolving service demands.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in community health services, particularly those experienced in managing programmes related to drug and alcohol recovery. Businesses small to medium in size, like the Revolving Doors Agency, are well-positioned to benefit from participating in this procurement, offering a pathway to influence health policy and programme implementation. By integrating with the DHSC's strategic goals, companies can further establish their reputation in providing essential community-oriented services. The contract's focus on local delivery in England allows suppliers to leverage existing networks and expertise in regional health initiatives, thereby bolstering their growth prospects in this sector.

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Notice Title

DHSC:OHID:Lived experience voices

Notice Description

This project will work with a wide network of people with L/LE in England to ensure their views and experiences inform the drug and alcohol treatment and recovery portfolio of programmes, projects and delivery.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract will coordinate the involvement of people with living and lived experience (L/LE) in our drug and alcohol treatment and recovery programmes and projects to ensure that, with their input and critique, the drug strategy, other drug and alcohol treatment and recovery programmes and projects will be more likely to meet the needs of its target participants.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0447cb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073832-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£651,072 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Apr 2024Expired
Award Date
19 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
11 Aug 2025 - 10 Feb 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE
Additional Buyers

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

Contact Name
Daryl Mahabir, David Kiely
Contact Email
daryl.mahabir@dhsc.gov.uk, david.kiely@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLI32 Westminster

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REVOLVING DOORS AGENCY

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