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Probation Services Dynamic Framework (PSDF) - Con_25360 Substance Misuse Recovery Programme (Wales)

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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15 Aug 2025 at 10:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice, located in London, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the delivery of the Substance Misuse Recovery Programme. This programme falls within the probation services industry, specifically targeting services to be provided within the custodial settings of HMP Swansea and HMP Cardiff in Wales. The procurement method utilised was a selective restricted procedure under the Light Touch Regime. The award was concluded on 12th August 2025, with the contract valued at £509,773.41, awarded to The Forward Trust. This procurement formed part of the broader Probation Services Dynamic Framework aimed at rehabilitative and resettlement interventions.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in rehabilitation and substance misuse recovery services, particularly those with experience in custodial and community care transitions. Businesses that can provide continued support beyond custodial settings and demonstrate strong delivery models stand to benefit. Large-scale enterprises or those with established operations in the UK, particularly those focusing on public sector work, may find this contract to align well with their strategic growth plans. The successful involvement in such projects not only strengthens business credentials but also expands footprint within the crucial public service sector, catering to rehabilitation and resettlement needs.

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Notice Title

Probation Services Dynamic Framework (PSDF) - 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

Lot Information

Lot 1

In June 2020 the Ministry of Justice established the Probation Services Dynamic Framework (PSDF) to allow the Authority and Participating Bodies to purchase services to deliver rehabilitative and resettlement Interventions. The Dynamic Framework and subsequent Call-Off Competitions are conducted pursuant to Section 7 of the PCR 2015 (Social and Other Specific Services) the 'Light Touch Regime'. 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

Options: If a bidder scored less than 40 on questions TC001, TC002, TC003 and TC004 the Authority reserved the right to remove that Bidder from the competition

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0588c4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049070-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£509,773 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
probationdynamicframework@justice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 02033343555

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

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