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title: "Probation Services Dynamic Framework (PSDF) - Con_25360 Substance Misuse Recovery Programme (Wales)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0588c4"
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# Probation Services Dynamic Framework (PSDF) - Con_25360 Substance Misuse Recovery Programme (Wales)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0588c4

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## Summary

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.

## 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

### 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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049070-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 10:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049070-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://ministryofjusticecommercial.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:277986-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice/about/procurement

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