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Con_25360 Substance Misuse Recovery Programme (Wales)

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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15 Aug 2025 at 10:35

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice, based in London, has completed the procurement process for a Substance Misuse Recovery Programme focused on prisons in Wales. This award follows a call-off competition under the Probation Service Dynamic Framework and has a value of £509,773.41. The contract, awarded to The Forward Trust, will run from 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2026 and covers the delivery of services at HMP Swansea and HMP Cardiff, including in-custody recovery programmes and additional community-based support. The procurement was selective, following a call-off from a framework agreement, emphasising the provision of probation services within Wales.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in rehabilitation and support services, particularly those proficient in managing substance misuse recovery programmes within custodial and community settings. Small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as those committed to providing social value, are well-suited to collaborate or seek similar opportunities in this sector due to the programme's structured support systems designed for community sustainability. The Forward Trust’s experience and large-scale operational capacity were instrumental in securing this contract, exemplifying how businesses can leverage specialised expertise in partnerships with public authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Con_25360 Substance Misuse Recovery Programme (Wales)

Notice Description

This Contract Award Notice details the award of a call-off competition conducted by the Authority via the Ministry of Justice's Probation Service Dynamic Framework (PSDF). The Probation Service sought a provider to provide a Substance Misuse Recovery Programme in a custodial setting to Person (s) in Prison at HMP Swansea and HMP Cardiff. The service will be delivered in custody and additional 'through the gate' support should be provided to Person (s) in Prison to access a community based programme to continue their journey to recovery. The Supplier will be expected to provide a sponsor/ ongoing peer support into the community

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0ecddea0-4850-47ba-b86c-94163b136efc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/277f8fef-0aa4-44b4-9fc2-9dbe001c4820
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75231240 - Probation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£509,773 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£509,773 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9AJ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE FORWARD TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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