--- title: "Community Health Services Commissioning Research" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0527a2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0527a2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0527a2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0527a2.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DHSC, LONDON" published: "2025-05-28" --- # Community Health Services Commissioning Research Buyer: DHSC, LONDON Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0527a2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0527a2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0527a2.json) ## Summary The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), based in London, is currently in the planning stage for a research project titled "Community Health Services Commissioning Research." This initiative falls under the services industry category with a focus on community health, health services, and miscellaneous health services. The project aims to gather insights into commissioning practices and support best patient outcomes by inviting stakeholders to participate in a survey. While the survey itself is not linked to a procurement, its findings may influence future practices in community health. Interested parties should note that the survey closes on 27 June 2025, with opportunities for interviews scheduled thereafter to discuss experiences further. The research aligns with government priorities to transform health services by enhancing accessibility and early detection while maintaining sustainability in integrated care. The planned contract period, indicative of future research activities, spans from 30 June to 1 July 2025. This research initiative presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in community and health services to contribute to shaping future commissioning practices. Companies involved in contracting, local authorities, or integrated care boards (ICBs) may find value in participating, as the project seeks insights into innovative approaches that align with patient needs. Networking and engaging in the interviews could help businesses better position themselves in the evolving landscape of health and social care services. Those adept in providing solutions that enhance neighbourhood health services or innovations aimed at improving patient experiences and outcomes would be well-suited to engage with this project, potentially growing their impact in community health transformations and gaining visibility within government health initiatives. ## Notice The Department of Health and Social Care is conducting a research project to understand current commissioning practices in community health, with the aim to support best practice including on outcomes for patients and communities. As part of this research, the Department invites those involved in contracting and commissioning community health services within ICBs, local authorities and Places to complete a survey on their experiences in commissioning community health services. Background The government is committed to transforming the national health system, with key priorities including shifting care from hospitals to homes and focusing on early detection and prevention. As part of this, there is also a focus on developing neighbourhood health services that delivers care closer to home, enhances access, and improves patient outcomes while ensuring the sustainability of integrated health and social care services. Community Health Services will be central to these transformations, and smarter commissioning that follow patient needs and supports innovation as part of an integrated neighbourhood health service is paramount. About the survey Please access the survey and full details here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=MIwnYaiRMUyMH-9N6Jc6HOQJJ-YaKaRHkRg1bw3qXlZUNTdDQVFUQUM0M0Q2Skk0SzU4QTJSWFg3My4u The survey will close on 27 June 2025. Alongside the survey, the Department of Health and Social Care would also like to invite participants to take part in an interview to further discuss their responses and experiences. Please email communityhealthservicesmailbox@dhsc.gov.uk to register your interest. ***This is not linked to a procurement**** For any queries on the project or survey, please contact communityhealthservicesmailbox@dhsc.gov.uk. ### Planning Information The Department of Health and Social Care is conducting a research project to understand current commissioning practices in community health, with the aim to support best practice including on outcomes for patients and communities. As part of this research, the Department invites those involved in contracting and commissioning community health services within ICBs, local authorities and Places to complete a survey on their experiences in commissioning community health services. Background The government is committed to transforming the national health system, with key priorities including shifting care from hospitals to homes and focusing on early detection and prevention. As part of this, there is also a focus on developing neighbourhood health services that delivers care closer to home, enhances access, and improves patient outcomes while ensuring the sustainability of integrated health and social care services. Community Health Services will be central to these transformations, and smarter commissioning that follow patient needs and supports innovation as part of an integrated neighbourhood health service is paramount. About the survey Please access the survey and full details here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/DesignPageV2.aspx?subpage=design&token=da408d09dfde465ba6e82fe6cb5eb229&id=MIwnYaiRMUyMH-9N6Jc6HOQJJ-YaKaRHkRg1bw3qXlZUNTdDQVFUQUM0M0Q2Skk0SzU4QTJSWFg3My4u The survey will close on 27 June 2025. Alongside the survey, the Department of Health and Social Care would also like to invite participants to take part in an interview to further discuss their responses and experiences. Please email communityhealthservicesmailbox@dhsc.gov.uk to register your interest. ***This is not linked to a procurement**** For any queries on the project or survey, please contact communityhealthservicesmailbox@dhsc.gov.uk. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028113-2025 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 May 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 27 Jun 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Jun 2025 - 1 Jul 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DHSC, LONDON | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services - 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services - 85323000 - Community health services ## Release History - 28 May 2025 at 13:00 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028113-2025 - 28 May 2025 at 12:59 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028112-2025 - 28 May 2025 at 10:09 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027997-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028113-2025 28th May 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028112-2025 28th May 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027997-2025 28th May 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://forms.office.com/Pages/DesignPageV2.aspx?subpage=design&token=da408d09dfde465ba6e82fe6cb5eb229&id=MIwnYaiRMUyMH-9N6Jc6HOQJJ-YaKaRHkRg1bw3qXlZUNTdDQVFUQUM0M0Q2Skk0SzU4QTJSWFg3My4u - https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=MIwnYaiRMUyMH-9N6Jc6HOQJJ-YaKaRHkRg1bw3qXlZUNTdDQVFUQUM0M0Q2Skk0SzU4QTJSWFg3My4u - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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