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title: "Dyfed Tier 2 Substance Misuse Service (Integrated Children and Young People and Adult Services)"
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buyer: "HYWEL DDA UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD"
published: "2026-05-21"
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# Dyfed Tier 2 Substance Misuse Service (Integrated Children and Young People and Adult Services)

Buyer: HYWEL DDA UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d42e

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046944-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,718,770 |
| Lots value | £10,718,770 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| 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 |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF14 3UZ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL42 South West Wales |
| Local authority | Carmarthenshire |
| Electoral ward | Carmarthen Town North and South |
| Westminster constituency | Caerfyrddin |
| Delivery location | TLL14 South West Wales |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

## Release History

- 21 May 2026 at 10:36 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046944-2026
- 1 May 2026 at 08:57 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040318-2026
- 11 Feb 2026 at 17:12 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012614-2026
- 27 Oct 2025 at 13:03 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068545-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046944-2026
  21st May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040318-2026
  1st May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012614-2026
  11th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068545-2025
  27th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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