Planning

DHSC: OLS: Flagship Research Leadership Scheme Administration

DHSC, LONDON

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16 May 2025 at 18:25

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
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16 May 2025 at 15:22

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

16 May 2025 at 15:15

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) in London is in the planning stage for a procurement titled "DHSC: OLS: Flagship Research Leadership Scheme Administration". This project falls under the industry category of administration services, project management consultancy, and related business services, and will be implemented across the United Kingdom. The scheme aims to administer a career development fund supporting research training in the addiction healthcare sector. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage, with a milestone due on 6th June 2025 for engagement purposes. The scheme is set to commence on 18th August 2025 and is expected to last until 17th August 2028, with potential extensions until August 2031. A total contract value of £7,000,000 has been allocated, and the process is open to SMEs and VCSEs, indicating a focus on inclusive participation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in administration, project management, auditing, and marketing services to contribute to advancing the UK's leadership in addiction healthcare research. Companies with expertise in collaborating with academic institutions and a track record in project management and consulting will find this opportunity particularly aligned to their strengths. Given the scheme's emphasis on supporting both NHS and Third Sector initiatives, businesses capable of integrating innovative solutions into the healthcare landscape will be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this procurement process could solidify a business's position in the public sector and contribute to long-term growth through the development of pioneering healthcare strategies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DHSC: OLS: Flagship Research Leadership Scheme Administration

Notice Description

The Addiction Healthcare Goals (AHG) programme, led by the Office for Life Sciences, is aiming to make the UK a place where researchers and industry in addiction healthcare can thrive and partner effectively with NHS and Third Sector treatment providers to design, research and deploy innovative treatments and technologies which effectively tackle the challenges of drug and alcohol addictions, saving and improving the lives of those affected, and reducing the harms to the individual, their family and friends, and wider society. One key area of focus for the AHG programme to fulfil this aim is to grow UK-wide research leadership capacity to develop and deploy innovations. The Department is looking for a supplier that is able to administer a targeted research leadership career development scheme to award funding to individuals to commence or continue training and career development towards becoming national research leaders.

Planning Information

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is seeking a supplier to administer a career development scheme to award funding to support research training and career development positions, including relevant post-doctoral roles, PhDs, and MScs conducted with a suitable UK institution. This is not a call for competition, but an opportunity to gather feedback to better understand market capabilities, refine the procurement strategy, and encourage supplier engagement. Interested parties can access the relevant documents via the Atamis system at https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome using the contract reference. Suppliers may also submit the completed questionnaire through Atamis but must be registered on the system to do so. Alternatively, questionnaires can be submitted by email to ccsinbox@dhsc.gov.uk, quoting “AHG – Flagship Research Leadership Scheme Administration”

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05163f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022407-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

75100000 - Administration services

75112000 - Administrative services for business operations

75130000 - Supporting services for the government

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79212000 - Auditing services

79212400 - Fraud audit services

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79341400 - Advertising campaign services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,833,334 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Aug 2025 - 17 Aug 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DHSC, LONDON
Contact Name
Julia Estruga - Commercial Lead
Contact Email
ccsinbox@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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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