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title: "Independent evaluation of the Drug and Alcohol Treatment Improvement Grant (DATRIG) and Individual Placement and Support (IPS)"
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# Independent evaluation of the Drug and Alcohol Treatment Improvement Grant (DATRIG) and Individual Placement and Support (IPS)

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-45dbb813-371d-40e7-be8b-8b37ff65968c

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## Summary

Sunderland City Council has concluded an award for the tender titled "Independent evaluation of the Drug and Alcohol Treatment Improvement Grant (DATRIG) and Individual Placement and Support (IPS)" within the industry category of Research and Development Services and Related Consultancy Services. The project is set in the North East region of the United Kingdom, with a contract beginning on 21st July 2025 and ending on 30th June 2026. The procurement process used a selective method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The award was made on 18th July 2025 to Rocket Science UK Ltd, who are tasked with executing the project valued at £48,407.50.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research, evaluation, and consultancy services, particularly small and medium enterprises, to gain experience and showcase their expertise in public sector projects. The alignment with socio-economic objectives like drug and alcohol treatment highlights the potential for companies with experience in healthcare consultancy to expand their portfolio and establish credibility in government-contracted services. Businesses focused on social innovation and public health improvement would find a competitive advantage in such tenders.

## Notice

Independent evaluation of the Drug and Alcohol Treatment Improvement Grant (DATRIG) and Individual Placement and Support (IPS)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6548a9b6-40f5-4478-b1be-425499023802 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Jul 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £48,407 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £48,407 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR1 3AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Millfield |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROCKET SCIENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Jul 2025 at 13:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6548a9b6-40f5-4478-b1be-425499023802

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6548a9b6-40f5-4478-b1be-425499023802
  18th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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