Dyfed Tier 2 Substance Misuse Service (Integrated Children and Young People and Adult Services)

HYWEL DDA UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

21 May 2026 at 10:36

Tender

01 May 2026 at 08:57

Planning

11 Feb 2026 at 17:12

Planning

27 Oct 2025 at 13:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Hywel Dda University Health Board is conducting an open procurement process to secure an integrated Tier 2 Substance Misuse Service for children, young people and adults in the Dyfed region, West Wales. The joint procurement involves several local authorities, including Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, and Ceredigion County Councils, alongside the Office of Police and Crime Commissioner, Dyfed Powys Police, and His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service. The tender, valued at approximately £12.86 million, focuses on providing effective treatment and early intervention for substance misuse, contributing to reduced public health strain. Interested parties need to submit proposals by 22nd June 2026, with services set to commence on 1st April 2027.

This opportunity is particularly suited to businesses in the healthcare sector with experience in delivering effective substance misuse treatment services. Organisations optimising for service quality and social value in addition to competitive commercial terms will be able to stand out, as the assessment criteria heavily weigh technical aspects and social impact. Given the procurement's open procedure and supportive environment for SMEs and VCSEs, businesses specialising in health services and community support from diverse backgrounds can leverage this contract to expand their impact in West Wales, complementing initiatives for community health improvement.

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Notice Title

Dyfed Tier 2 Substance Misuse Service (Integrated Children and Young People and Adult Services)

Notice Description

Dyfed Area Planning Board (APB) will issue a tender for Dyfed Tier 2 Substance Misuse Service in the Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB) region across West Wales. This is a joint procurement covering: * Office of Police and Crime Commissioner * Hywel Dda University Health Board * Pembrokeshire County Council (APB Bankers)* Ceredigion County Council * Carmarthenshire County Council * Dyfed Powys Police * His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service. The project is being led by the Dyfed APB support team, with HDUHB leading on the procurement process. Substance misuse remains a significant public health and societal issue, contributing to poor physical and mental health outcomes, increased demand on public services, and wider social harm. Effective, accessible treatment and early intervention services are critical to reducing harm, preventing premature mortality, and improving outcomes for individuals, families, and communities. Dyfed Drug and Alcohol Service (DDAS) is a Tier 2 integrated consortium service who are the first point of contact for any adult over the age of eighteen (18) with a drug or alcohol problem in Dyfed, with support provided either to service users who have drug and/or alcohol problems themselves or for those concerned about someone else's drug and/or alcohol use. DDAS offers initial assessment, deliver brief interventions, time-limited specialist treatment interventions, and an aftercare and recovery service. The service is linked with an NHS Tier 3 partnership, The Community Drug and Alcohol Team (CDAT), as well as being linked to a Tier 4 Local Council Substance Misuse Team.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There is an option to extend the Initial Term of the Agreement by two (2) years with the option to extend in minimum increments of twelve (12) months. The extension period may commence on 1 April 2030 and continue until a maximum date of 31 March 2032.

Planning Information

As part of the planning for the recommissioning process, we are inviting potential providers who may be interested in delivering the future service on behalf of Dyfed APB to take part in a short, anonymous survey which will assist commissioners to ensure the contract value is sustainable, viable and attractive. The survey should only take 5-10 minutes to complete and responses will be anonymous. We will close the survey on Friday 20th February For further information about the proposed expectations on the new service, the current demand on Tier 2 services in our area, as well as the estimated contract value and duration and the link to the survey please get in touch with us.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d42e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046944-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,718,770 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£10,718,770 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
20 Apr 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HYWEL DDA UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
Additional Buyers

CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

CEREDIGION COUNTY COUNCIL

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

PEMBROKESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DYFED-POWYS

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 3UZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL42 South West Wales
Delivery Location
TLL14 South West Wales

Local Authority
Carmarthenshire
Electoral Ward
Carmarthen Town North and South
Westminster Constituency
Caerfyrddin

Further Information

Notice Documents

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