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title: "Con_25360 Substance Misuse Recovery Programme (Wales)"
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# Con_25360 Substance Misuse Recovery Programme (Wales)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0ecddea0-4850-47ba-b86c-94163b136efc

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/277f8fef-0aa4-44b4-9fc2-9dbe001c4820 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £509,773 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £509,773 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF JUSTICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9AJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE FORWARD TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75231240 - Probation services

## Release History

- 15 Aug 2025 at 10:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/277f8fef-0aa4-44b4-9fc2-9dbe001c4820

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/277f8fef-0aa4-44b4-9fc2-9dbe001c4820
  15th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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