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DHSC: GPH: Female Residential Rehabilitation Feasibility Study

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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12 Feb 2026 at 12:40

Award

07 Jan 2026 at 15:35

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Department of Health & Social Care, based in London, involves funding the University of York's "ARROW Project" to conduct a Female Residential Rehabilitation Feasibility Study. This initiative is focused on health and social work services, specifically targeting drug-dependent women leaving prison. The process uses a direct procurement method below threshold without competition, following a special light-touch regime. This stage of the procurement process is the award stage, with the contract signed on 12th February 2026 and active until 31st March 2026. The industry category includes health services and residential health facilities, with a total contract value of £312,600.

This tender presents significant opportunities for entities specialising in residential rehabilitation, health services, and social work, particularly those interested in gender-specific, trauma-informed care initiatives. Large-scale institutions such as universities or research organisations with experience in rehabilitation and consultancy services are well-suited to participate. It could foster partnerships with governmental bodies and boost profile in the public health sector by contributing to research aimed at supporting long-term recovery for vulnerable populations. The opportunity aligns with the interest in improving treatment paradigms for women within the criminal justice system, mainly mitigating gender disparities in drug and alcohol rehabilitation services.

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Notice Title

DHSC: GPH: Female Residential Rehabilitation Feasibility Study

Notice Description

There is a growing body of evidence which demonstrates the vulnerability of women in the criminal justice system who have problems with drugs and alcohol. There have been limited approaches which have sought to improve treatment for women in services dominated by men. This research project offers the opportunity to identify the effectiveness of entering residential treatment immediately after release from prison for women. The proposal is to fund the University of York's "ARROW Project", covering the costs of residential treatment episodes in what is otherwise a NIHR funded study. The funding would provide 12 weeks of residential rehabilitation for each woman (20 in total) allocated to that arm of the study. The research will test a women only, gender and trauma-informed residential rehabilitation pathway for drug dependent women leaving prison and whether it supports long-term recovery in comparison to treatment as usual.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060139
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012863-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

85000000 - Health and social work services

85100000 - Health services

85144000 - Residential health facilities services

85300000 - Social work and related services

85312500 - Rehabilitation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£312,600 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£312,600 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
Jay Bains
Contact Email
ccsinbox@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+442071047545

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

UNIVERSITY OF YORK

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