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PSALT - Tier 3 Specialised Service for People with an Opioid Dependency

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

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01 Dec 2025 at 14:38

Award

01 Oct 2025 at 15:03

Tender

20 Aug 2025 at 11:20

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process initiated by the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust) pertains to the commissioning of a Tier 3 specialised service for individuals with an opioid dependency. This is under the scope of health services within the Swansea Bay University Health Board footprint. The contract was formally awarded on 5th November 2025 and covers a period from 5th December 2025 to 31st March 2027, with no extension options. The procurement stage has reached the awardUpdate and contractUpdate phase, utilising a competitive process under the Provider Selection Regime Wales, which is exempt from the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The project carries a monetary value of £272,571 GBP, and the procurement method used was an open procedure, indicating a transparent, competitive process accessible to various suppliers. The location specified for service delivery falls under the region UKL18, specifically within the Swansea Bay University Health Board's jurisdiction.

This tender represents a notable opportunity for SMEs and organisations specialising in health services, particularly those experienced in handling specialised care for opioid dependency. The tender emphasizes enhancing clinical care beyond general practice standards, ensuring equitable access, and improving outcomes for Welsh patients accessing substance use services. Moreover, the Kaleidoscope Project, identified as the contract awardee, signifies a meaningful chance for collaborations and partnerships aimed at service improvement and community health outcomes. Businesses equipped with healthcare capabilities, especially in the domain of substance use treatment, stand to benefit by aligning their expertise with the outlined objectives, bringing innovative solutions and expanding their operational footprint within the Welsh health sector.

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Notice Title

PSALT - Tier 3 Specialised Service for People with an Opioid Dependency

Notice Description

Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB) proposes to commission the service of a Tier 3 specialised service for people with an opioid dependency in accordance with the criteria outlined in the specification (Available on BravoEtenderwales). This enhanced service specification outlines a specialised service for people with an opiate dependency. The specification of this service is designed to cover the enhanced aspects of clinical care of the patient, all of which are beyond the scope of essential services within general practice. The objectives of this service specification are to: - detail the specifications required to deliver Tier 3 specialised service for people with an opioid dependency for people who are residents in SBUHB area. - ensure minimum standards of care are set for the service. - ensure equitable access to Tier 3 specialised service for people with an opioid dependency - identify services that are able to provide Tier 3 specialised service for people with an opioid dependency for Welsh patients. - improve outcomes for people accessing substance use services. The contract duration is from 5th December 2025 to 31st March 2027

Lot Information

Lot 1

Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB) proposes to commission the service of a Tier 3 specialised service for people with an opioid dependency. This is a specialised service for people with an opiate dependency. This contract is designed to cover the enhanced aspects of clinical care of the patient, all of which are beyond the scope of essential services within general practice. The objectives of this service specification are to: - detail the specifications required to deliver Tier 3 specialised service for people with an opioid dependency for people who are residents in SBUHB area. - ensure minimum standards of care are set for the service. - ensure equitable access to Tier 3 specialised service for people with an opioid dependency - identify services that are able to provide Tier 3 specialised service for people with an opioid dependency for Welsh patients. - improve outcomes for people accessing substance use services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058b3f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078533-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£272,571 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£272,571 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£272,571 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Prior to Contract End Date.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
Nicola Craven
Contact Email
nicola.craven@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2921501500

Buyer Location

Locality
BAGLAN
Postcode
SA12 7BX
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL44 Neath Port Talbot
Delivery Location
TLL18 Swansea

Local Authority
Neath Port Talbot
Electoral Ward
Aberavon
Westminster Constituency
Aberafan Maesteg

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KALEIDOSCOPE PROJECT

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