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AHG-Addition Research in Criminal Justice

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE

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12 Sep 2025 at 07:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health & Social Care, located in London, has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "AHG-Addition Research in Criminal Justice". This project, classified under research and development consultancy services, aims to explore barriers and opportunities for addiction treatment research within the criminal justice system across the UK. The procurement process, conducted through a limited method under the Crown Commercial Service's Dynamic Purchasing System, has reached the award stage with Market and Opinion Research International Limited, trading as Ipsos MORI, as the successful supplier. The contract was signed on 11th September 2025 for a term of 7 months, valued at £345,313.

This procurement provides substantial opportunities for businesses involved in research services, particularly those with expertise in addiction treatment and criminal justice systems. Large firms like Ipsos MORI, which have the capability to design evaluation methodologies and engage stakeholders effectively, will find this tender beneficial for expanding their footprint within public sector research projects. Additionally, businesses that can offer innovative solutions and practical recommendations to overcome existing barriers in such research are well-positioned to capitalise on similar opportunities that may arise within this sector.

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Notice Title

AHG-Addition Research in Criminal Justice

Notice Description

Research and Report on the barriers and opportunities for Addition Treatment research within the criminal justice system.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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 term of 7 months with the option to extend at no cost should the parties agree. Additional information: The tender evaluation was undertaken following a price per quality point assessment.

Procurement Information

This contract has been awarded following a mini-competition conducted under the Crown Commercial Service's Dynamic Purchasing System (RM616: Research and Insight).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059900
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056003-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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
Contact Name
Julia Estruga
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
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

MARKET AND OPINION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL LIMITED (TRADING AS IPSOS MORI

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