--- title: "PSALT - Tier 3 Specialised Service for People with an Opioid Dependency" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-154757" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-154757" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-154757.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-154757.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)" published: "2025-12-01" --- # 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-kuma6s-154757 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-154757) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-154757.json) ## Summary The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, successfully concluded the procurement process for the PSALT - Tier 3 Specialised Service for People with an Opioid Dependency. This service falls under the CPV code 85100000, related to health services, and is geographically focused within the Swansea Bay University Health Board footprint in Wales. The procurement was initiated as a tender and has now progressed to both award and contract stages as of 1st December 2025, with the contract being active since 5th November 2025. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, under the Provider Selection Regime in Wales, with a contract term starting from 5th December 2025 to 31st March 2027, lasting 480 days without extensions. This contract presents substantial business opportunities, particularly for SMEs specializing in healthcare services, especially those focusing on addiction treatment or possessing expertise in clinical care for opioid dependency. The contract, awarded to the Kaleidoscope Project, an SME based in Cardiff, underscores the importance of specialised service provision beyond general practice capabilities. With a contract value of £272,571, this tender is ideal for businesses able to meet the minimum standards and provide equitable access to high-quality, specialized care for individuals dealing with substance use issues. The focus on enhancing outcomes for recipients of substance use services indicates potential for those with innovative solutions to establish a robust foothold in the healthcare service domain within the region. ## 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 | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=154757 | | Notice type | OJEU - F20 - Modification 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 | 1 Oct 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 | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | KALEIDOSCOPE PROJECT | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 1 Dec 2025 at 00:00 - AwardUpdate - OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=154757 - 1 Oct 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=154757 - 20 Aug 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=154757 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537618 PSALT - Tier 3 Specialised Service for People with an Opioid Dependency - 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 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT549177 PSALT - Tier 3 Specialised Service for People with an Opioid Dependency - 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 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC566817 PSALT - Tier 3 Specialised Service for People with an Opioid Dependency ## Notice URLs - http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/ - https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-154757 - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/ - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-154757. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-154757.json.