---
title: "Variation 01"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c9f1"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HOME OFFICE"
published: "2024-12-20"
---

# Variation 01

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c9f1

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## Summary

The Home Office has issued a contract titled "Evaluating systems in local areas for combatting drugs" under the industry category of research services. This contract, valued at £598,356.80, is set to conclude on 31 July 2025. Located in the UKI region, this procurement process has reached the award update and contract update stage. The contract commenced with its signing on 10 December 2024 and includes a variation for additional research services. The procurement method involves a need for additional works by the original contractor, driven by the requirement for additional research towards the conclusion of the existing scope.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in research services, particularly those specialising in evaluating public health initiatives. Large research organisations, such as the awarded suppliers Verian Group UK Ltd and Verian, stand to benefit from collaborating with the Home Office on impactful community health projects. Businesses well-suited to this tender are those with expertise in drug combat systems evaluation and a robust capacity for delivering comprehensive research within stringent timelines and locations across the UKI region.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041112-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £598,356 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HOME OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | VERIAN; VERIAN GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2024 at 09:32 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041112-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/home-office

## Provenance

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