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DHSC:GPH: Intermediate Care Pathway for Rough Sleepers Evaluation 26

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE

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Planning

20 Jul 2026 at 10:54

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health & Social Care (DHSC) is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "Intermediate Care Pathway for Rough Sleepers Evaluation 26." This initiative, led by the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities, seeks to gather preliminary market engagement feedback to refine market capabilities and finalise procurement strategies. The central aim is to evaluate a pilot initiative enhancing access to inpatient detoxification and residential treatment for rough sleepers in London. The project involves combining quantitative and qualitative methods to assess the pilot's efficiency and outcomes. Suppliers are invited to provide feedback until 3rd August 2026, via the Atamis system, with a future notice expected by 20th August 2026.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for firms specialising in research, consultancy, health, social work, and community health services. With a significant budget of up to £200,000, small to medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community, and social enterprises are particularly well-suited to compete, given the suitability criteria. Participation in this engagement phase is crucial for potential tender activity. Businesses engaged in research or health services, particularly those proficient with a mixed-methods approach, will find this an opportunity to expand their portfolios and contribute to impactful social change.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DHSC:GPH: Intermediate Care Pathway for Rough Sleepers Evaluation 26

Notice Description

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), through the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID), is undertaking preliminary market engagement to understand supplier interest, capability and capacity to deliver an evaluation of a pilot initiative designed to improve access to inpatient detoxification (IPD) and residential treatment for people experiencing rough sleeping in London. The proposed evaluation is expected to use a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative pathway and outcome data with qualitative insight from people using the service and professionals involved in referral, treatment, residential rehabilitation and commissioning. The evaluation should help DHSC/OHID understand how effectively the pilot supports access to treatment pathways, the outcomes experienced by people using the service, and the practical lessons for future policy and service delivery. Maximum budget available: PS200,000 Please note this is not a call for competition. If you wish to participate in the tender that may follow to this market engagement you MUST complete the capability assessment. To reiterate, if the DPS is used as the procurement strategy, only suppliers listed in the DPS according to the specified filters and who have submitted a capability assessment will receive an invitation to tender.

Planning Information

This is not a call for competition, but an opportunity to gather feedback to better understand market capabilities, refine final specifications, decide the procurement strategy, and encourage supplier engagement. We are now sharing draft specifications, the proposed procurement approach and the planned procurement timetable, and invite suppliers to provide feedback via a Microsoft Form. The objective of the preliminary market engagement is: 1-Understanding market capability 2-Decide on final Procurement Strategy 3-Get feedback on Specifications 4-Identify any barriers 5-Encouraging Supplier Participation and Competition Interested parties can access all relevant documentation, including the PME Document, via the Atamis system at: https://atamis-1928.my.salesforce-sites.com/?searchtype=Projects searching using contract reference C457509. if you wish to participate in the tender that may follow to this market engagement you MUST complete the capability assessment. To reiterate, if the DPS is used as the procurement strategy, only suppliers listed in the DPS according to the specified filters and who have submitted a capability assessment will receive an invitation to tender.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cea4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068161-2026
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

85100000 - Health services

85300000 - Social work and related services

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Aug 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Oct 2026 - 30 Oct 2027 6-12 months
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
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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