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title: "Alliance Generic Drug & Alcohol Prescribing Service"
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published: "2026-03-16"
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# Alliance Generic Drug & Alcohol Prescribing Service

Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066b1e

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## Summary

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is in the award stage of a public procurement process for the provision of the Alliance Generic Drug & Alcohol Prescribing Service. This service is classified under rehabilitation services and will cater to adults in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot who require clinical drug and alcohol treatment, particularly those within the criminal justice system. The procurement method is limited, following a Provider Selection Regime (PSR Wales) without prior publication, awarding the contract to the Kaleidoscope Project. The standstill period commenced on 16th March 2026, with representations to be submitted by 25th March 2026. The contract, valued at £774,954, is intended to run from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027.

This tender creates significant business growth opportunities, especially for organisations specialising in health and rehabilitation services within the criminal justice system. The Kaleidoscope Project, as the most suitable provider, will integrate services seamlessly with psychosocial support, ensuring continuity of care from custody to community and adhering to Public Health Wales standards. Businesses involved in drug and alcohol treatment services are well-positioned to benefit, given the emphasis on evidence-based interventions and robust clinical governance. While the contract is specific to the Swansea Bay region, similar entities looking to expand their services in rehabilitation and engage with criminal justice partners could find opportunities to collaborate and learn from this initiative.

## Notice

PIN Notice 162228 was published on 27/02/2026, the Contract Title has been amended from The Provision of Drug & Alcohol Prescribing - Criminal Justice Services to Alliance Generic Drug & Alcohol Prescribing Service. The Health Board is commissioning an interim clinical drug and alcohol treatment service to support adults in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot who require prescribing interventions, including those within the criminal justice system. The service will deliver safe, evidence-based opioid substitution therapy and alcohol treatment, with rapid clinical assessment and a strong emphasis on same-day or timely prescribing to minimise risk and improve engagement. It will work as part of the wider Alliance model, integrating seamlessly with psychosocial services and supporting continuity of care from custody, court and prison into the community. The provider will be responsible for maintaining robust clinical governance, ensuring compliance with national guidelines and collaborating closely with criminal justice partners to facilitate effective pathways, reduce harm, and support individuals' recovery goals. Kaleidoscope Project are the only providers in the region that are able to deliver the Contract Requirement. It is the Intention to award the contract to Kaleidoscope Project under the MSPP - Most Suitable Provider Process. The contract will be for a One Year Duration, from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The interim clinical drug and alcohol treatment service will deliver a comprehensive range of prescribing interventions, including stabilisation, reduction, withdrawal, detoxification, relapse prevention, and support towards recovery or abstinence, all in line with UK clinical guidelines and NICE standards. The service is designed for rapid access, aiming for same-day prescribing wherever possible and guaranteeing that waiting times from referral to treatment do not exceed 10 working days, including for those within the criminal justice system. Continuity of care is a priority, ensuring uninterrupted prescribing for individuals released from prison or court, with provision for evening, weekend, and bank holiday coverage. Clinical assessment is mandatory prior to prescribing, and the assessment will follow the individual throughout their recovery journey. The service will support a range of criminal justice pathways, including Drug Testing on Arrest (DToA), Arrest Referral, Drug Rehabilitation Requirement (DRR), Alcohol Treatment Requirement (ATR), and continuity of care following release from prison. Robust clinical governance will be maintained, aligned to Public Health Wales standards, with regular audits, mandatory training, and compliance with all statutory and regulatory frameworks. The provider will work closely with criminal justice partners--such as police, probation, courts, and prison healthcare--to facilitate effective pathways, reduce harm, and support recovery goals. Performance standards include minimum KPIs of prescribing within 10 working days, same-day opioid substitution therapy (OST) availability, and seamless continuity of care for individuals released from prison. The service will exclude individuals with significant unmanaged physical or mental health needs, pregnant women, and those over 80 years old, as these cases will be managed within Community Drug and Alcohol Team (CDAT) services. The service must be provided within the Swansea Bay Footprint. Currently there is only one specialist provider that are able to deliver the Health Boards requirement, namely Kaleidoscope Project. This will be awarded following the Most Suitable Provider Process. The contract will be for a One Year Duration, from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027 Additional information: The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 25/03/2026 E-mail: nicola.craven@wales.nhs.uk. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR Wales.

### Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime Wales (PSR Wales) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015/Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 25/03/2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR Wales.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023542-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £774,954 |

## 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 | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF15 7QZ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf |
| Electoral ward | Taff's Well |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff North |
| Delivery location | TLL18 Swansea |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KALEIDOSCOPEPROJECT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services
- 85312500 - Rehabilitation services

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2026 at 14:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023542-2026

## Notice URLs

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

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