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title: "PSALT - Tier 3 Specialised Service for People with an Opioid Dependency"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058b3f"
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published: "2025-12-01"
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# PSALT - Tier 3 Specialised Service for People with an Opioid Dependency

Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058b3f

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078533-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Prior to Contract End Date. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £272,571 |
| Lots value | £272,571 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £272,571 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) |
| Locality | BAGLAN |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA12 7BX |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL44 Neath Port Talbot |
| Local authority | Neath Port Talbot |
| Electoral ward | Aberavon |
| Westminster constituency | Aberafan Maesteg |
| Delivery location | TLL18 Swansea |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KALEIDOSCOPE PROJECT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 1 Dec 2025 at 14:38 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078533-2025
- 1 Oct 2025 at 15:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061447-2025
- 20 Aug 2025 at 11:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050150-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221

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