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DHSC: PCP: Female Residential Rehabilitation Feasibility Study

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE

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07 Jan 2026 at 15:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health & Social Care has awarded a contract for the "Female Residential Rehabilitation Feasibility Study" to the University of York. Based in London, the department aims to explore innovative rehabilitation pathways for drug-dependent women leaving prison. This project, as part of the "ARROW Project," is funded to cover the costs of residential treatment episodes for the study's feasibility phase. This awarded contract, classified under social work and related services, was completed through a direct procurement method without competition, signifying the project's specific nature. The contract period extends from 21st January 2026 to 31st March 2026, offering a focused timeline for execution.

This contract presents a unique opportunity for organisations specialising in social services, rehabilitation, and research to engage with central government projects. Companies that offer consultancy or can complement the research objectives could find substantial business growth potential through collaboration or subcontracting opportunities. The nature of this light touch procurement signals a niche market potential, making it highly appealing for firms with expertise in gender-informed rehabilitation and service provision for former inmates. Although this specific procurement is complete, the Department of Health & Social Care's focus on innovative health solutions suggests potential future tenders in similar areas.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DHSC: PCP: Female Residential Rehabilitation Feasibility Study

Notice Description

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060139
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001169-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency 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

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jan 20266 days ago
Contract Period
21 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
Jay Bains
Contact Email
ccsinbox@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
02071047545

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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