Scope
Description
The Contracting Authority is requiring for a supplier to produce analysis and statistical information to support local commissioning of drug and alcohol treatment using data from NDTMS. This will include independent production of national and official statistics publications and supporting data, independent verification of responses to FOI and PQ requests, and research publications requiring academic expertise. The Contracting Authority also requires the supplier to produce and support the web presence of public access national statistics from data collected through the National Drug Treatment Monitoring System, and provide professional reporting of management information via restricted, secure access routes.
Total value (estimated)
- £5,551,399 excluding VAT
- £5,551,399 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2029
- Possible extension to 30 September 2031
- 6 years
Description of possible extension:
This contract will be for an initial 4-year award, with annual reviews, with the option to extend for a further 2 years, and a final 2 years, to ensure that this key contract can continue for a sustained period required to achieve demonstrable progress in building a world class drug and alcohol treatment and recovery system.
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Initial Period: 4 Years Option to extend for a further 2 years Option to extend for a final 2 years.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 72316000 - Data analysis services
- 73110000 - Research services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
16 May 2025, 12:00pm
Submission type
Requests to participate
Tender submission deadline
27 May 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Submissions will be conducted electronically through the Authority's e-procurement system Atamis: https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
4 July 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 70.00% |
| Price | Price | 20.00% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10.00% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Competitive flexible procedure description
Competitive Process Bid Stage Dialogue Stage Final Bids
Contracting authority
DHSC, London
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMQG-9965-CHZR
39 Victoria Street
London
SW1H 0EU
United Kingdom
Contact name: Anila Kreku
Email: anila.kreku@dhsc.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government