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title: "Democratic Theraputic Communities (DTC's) Outcome study"
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# Democratic Theraputic Communities (DTC's) Outcome study

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE.  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9d0ecaf3-a11b-4a1e-ab3e-1476c5c7f71e

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice is seeking to complete an outcomes study on prison-based Democratic Therapeutic Communities (DTCs) through the tender titled "Democratic Therapeutic Communities (DTC's) Outcome Study." This research aims to assess the effectiveness of DTCs in reducing recidivism and improving psychological health. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, with a contract value of £54,882. The contract is set to begin on 1st April 2019 and run until 1st January 2020. The process is classified under the social research services category, and the tender period ended on 11th March 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social research methods and psychological assessments, particularly those equipped to conduct studies within prison environments. Companies that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this opportunity especially advantageous, given the focus on applicable expertise in social sciences and outcomes measurement. Engaging with this project could not only lead to revenue generation but also enhance a company’s credentials in the public sector by contributing to impactful research aimed at improving social justice outcomes.

## Notice

This requirement is for the final completion of an outcomes study of prison based Democratic Therapeutic Communities (DTCs). The aim of this research is to establish the effect of the DTCs on reducing reoffending and improving psychological health in addition to other suitable proxy outcome measures (e.g. reduced risk of serious harm in the community), using a matched comparison group via Propensity Score matching in the general prison population.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6be026da-c3c7-4464-850d-ac3cb78b140c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 1 Jan 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £54,882 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £54,882 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF JUSTICE. |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 4AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Hunslet & Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NATCEN SOCIAL RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 2 Dec 2019 at 16:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6be026da-c3c7-4464-850d-ac3cb78b140c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6be026da-c3c7-4464-850d-ac3cb78b140c
  2nd December 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/73377069-7392-47af-bd49-7f7336aabeff
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