Drug and Alcohol Treatment Services- Staff Survey

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is seeking to appoint a competent Supplier to deliver a survey among the Drug and Alcohol treatment and recovery workforce to provide evidence that supports the delivery of the transformation programme.

Intended contract term: 8 months with the option to extend for a further 6 months

Estimated contract value (including extensions): £120,000 - £160,000 excl. of VAT

The DHSC is issuing this early engagement to seek information and feedback from the market to gain better understanding of the intelligence, costing model and appetite for this project.

For avoidance of doubt this is not a call for competition, the purpose is to advise the market on the forthcoming DHSC procurement and seek feedback from the market that may inform the final specification and/or procurement approach to the services. This market engagement process do not form part of the formal procurement process. When the formal procurement process commences any supplier may join the competition and all supplier bids will be evaluated on the same basis.

The completed questionnaire should be returned via email ccsinbox@dhsc.gov.uk quoting 'DAA Treatment Services' no later than 21st June 2023, 5pm.

The opportunity will be open only to those suppliers who are on the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Dynamic Purchasing System - RM6126 Research and Insight - Research & Insights - CCS (crowncommercial.gov.uk)

Suppliers who are interested in tendering for this opportunity but are not yet on the DPS should promptly submit their application to join. Further information is available within the Market Consultation Questionnaire attached to this notice.

Suppliers should also register on DHSC's e-procurement portal if you have not already done so. This can be done by going to https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome.