--- title: "DHSC:OLS: AHG-Addition Research in Criminal Justice System 2025/26" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5ce08185-c6c1-4d56-95a1-375cd0683bc6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5ce08185-c6c1-4d56-95a1-375cd0683bc6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5ce08185-c6c1-4d56-95a1-375cd0683bc6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5ce08185-c6c1-4d56-95a1-375cd0683bc6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)" published: "2025-09-12" --- # DHSC:OLS: AHG-Addition Research in Criminal Justice System 2025/26 Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5ce08185-c6c1-4d56-95a1-375cd0683bc6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5ce08185-c6c1-4d56-95a1-375cd0683bc6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5ce08185-c6c1-4d56-95a1-375cd0683bc6.json) ## Summary The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has completed a procurement process, awarding a contract to IPSOS (MARKET RESEARCH) LTD for research services. The project, titled "DHSC:OLS: AHG-Addition Research in Criminal Justice System 2025/26," aims to conduct a UK-wide review of addiction treatment research within the criminal justice system. This initiative is classified under the CPV code for research services and will cover locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and other regions across Europe and globally. The procurement was executed through a selective method via a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. Initiated with a tender period ending 8th August 2025, the contract period began on 11th September 2025 and is set to end on 31st March 2026, with an option for extension at no additional cost. The award, worth £345,313, was finalised on 11th September 2025 and published a day later. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy, particularly those adept in the health and criminal justice sectors. The focus on innovative addiction treatment research within the criminal justice system opens doors for firms with expertise in these areas. Given its criteria, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find the contract particularly accessible, offering potential for growth and establishing credibility within the sector. This comprehensive research project not only allows businesses to contribute to societal improvements but also enhances their portfolio by being part of a high-impact initiative commissioned by the DHSC. ## Notice Research and Report on the barriers and opportunities for Addition Treatment research within the criminal justice system. 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 period of 7 months with the option to extend at no cost. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8406676c-65a2-40f6-8d01-7cbf965d4ea3 | | 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 | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | 8 Aug 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 10 Sep 2025 | | Contract period | 10 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £345,313 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £345,313 | | 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 | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC) | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1H 0EU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | IPSOS (MARKET RESEARCH | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services ## Release History - 12 Sep 2025 at 07:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8406676c-65a2-40f6-8d01-7cbf965d4ea3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8406676c-65a2-40f6-8d01-7cbf965d4ea3 12th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9907d23d-c4fc-4251-b5c0-604af1c63dc8 C385802_Addition Research CJ_CONTRACT_Redacted ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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