--- title: "DHSC:OLS: AHG-Addition Research in Criminal Justice System" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052c5a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-052c5a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-052c5a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-052c5a.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DHSC, LONDON" published: "2025-06-04" --- # DHSC:OLS: AHG-Addition Research in Criminal Justice System Buyer: DHSC, LONDON Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052c5a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-052c5a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-052c5a.json) ## Summary The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), London, is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "DHSC:OLS: AHG-Addition Research in Criminal Justice System." This contract involves research and producing a report on addiction treatment research opportunities and barriers within the criminal justice system. As a central government public authority, DHSC invites early market engagement to enhance its procurement strategy. The procurement focuses on research and development consultancy services and is set above the threshold with an expected contract value of £350,000 GBP. The relevant documents were published on 4th June 2025, and stakeholders are encouraged to engage via Atamis, with a deadline for feedback by 23rd June 2025. The project is expected to commence on 19th September 2025 and conclude by the end of March 2026. This tender represents a vital opportunity for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly those with experience in addiction and criminal justice systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the project is well-suited to entities with innovative solutions and established methodologies for addiction research. Engaging in this procurement process could provide significant exposure and contribute towards business growth in the public health sector, positioning interested parties as valuable contributors to improving health outcomes within justice environments. ## Notice The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is seeking early market engagement in preparation for procuring a contract to deliver a research and draft report on the barriers and opportunities for Addiction Treatment Research in the Criminal Justice System. This is not a call for competition, but an opportunity to gather feedback to better understand market capabilities, refine the procurement strategy, and encourage supplier engagement. Interested parties can access the relevant documents via the Atamis system at https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome using the contract reference. Suppliers may also submit the completed questionnaire through Atamis but must be registered on the system to do so. Alternatively, questionnaires can be submitted by email to ccsinbox@dhsc.gov.uk, quoting "AHG: Conducting Addiction Research within the Criminal Justice System" no later than 23/06/2025 5pm. ### Planning Information We are issuing to the market draft specifications and a questionnaire to gather their views on the requirements and procurement approach. Please use the Atamis link provided and search for the project number. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029868-2025 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Jun 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 15 Jul 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 18 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £350,000 | | 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 - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services ## Release History - 4 Jun 2025 at 12:00 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029868-2025 - 4 Jun 2025 at 11:58 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029866-2025 - 4 Jun 2025 at 11:47 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029857-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029868-2025 4th June 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029866-2025 4th June 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029857-2025 4th June 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome - 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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