Alliance Generic Drug & Alcohol Prescribing Service

Description

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

Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR598545

Link Title: Alliance Generic Drug & Alcohol Prescribing Service

Link Description: 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

Lots

Lot Description: 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. 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.

Lot 1 Status: complete

Lot 1 Has Options: No

Documents

Document Title: Alliance Generic Drug & Alcohol Prescribing Service

Document Description: 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

Full Notice Text

Full notice text Contract award notice Results of the procurement procedure Section I: Contracting entity I.1) Name and addresses NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust) 4-5 Charnwood Court,, Heol Billingsley, Parc Nantgarw Cardiff CF15 7QZ UK Contact person: Nicola Craven Telephone: +44 2921501500 E-mail: nicola.craven@wales.nhs.uk NUTS: UK Internet address(es) Main address: http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/ Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221 I.2) Joint procurement The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body I.4) Type of the contracting authority Body governed by public law I.5) Main activity Health Section II: Object II.1) Scope of the procurement II.1.1) Title Alliance Generic Drug & Alcohol Prescribing Service Reference number: SBU-MSPP-62330 II.1.2) Main CPV code 85312500 II.1.3) Type of contract Services II.1.4) Short description 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 II.1.6) Information about lots This contract is divided into lots: No II.1.7) Total value of the procurement Value excluding VAT: 774 954.00 GBP II.2) Description II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s) 85140000 85312500 II.2.3) Place of performance NUTS code: UKL18 Main site or place of performance: The Service will be provided across the whole Swansea Bay University Health Board Footprint II.2.4) Description of the procurement 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 II.2.5) Award criteria Price II.2.11) Information about options Options: No II.2.13) Information about European Union funds The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No II.2.14) 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. Section IV: Procedure IV.1) Description IV.1.1) Type of procedure Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition Justification for selected award procedure: The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the Directive Explanation 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. IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes IV.2) Administrative information IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure Notice number in the OJ S: 2025/S 000-162228 Section V: Award of contract Contract No: SBU-MSPP-62330 A contract/lot is awarded: Yes V.2 Award of contract V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract 16/03/2026 V.2.2) Information about tenders Number of tenders received: 1 Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0 Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0 Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1 Number of tenders received by electronic means: 0 The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor Kaleidoscopeproject Resolven House , St Mellons Business Park, Fortran Raod, St Mellons Cardiff CF30EY UK Telephone: +44 1633811950 Fax: +44 1633811950 NUTS: UKL The contractor is an SME: No V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT) Total value of the contract/lot: : 774 954.00 GBP V.2.5) Information about subcontracting Section VI: Complementary information VI.3) Additional 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. The decisionmaker in relation to this requirement is Hannah Roan. Kaleidoscope Project are the only providers that are able to deliver this contract. Contact Email: nicola.craven@wales.nhs.uk (WA Ref:162921) VI.4) Procedures for review VI.4.1) Review body High Court Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand London WC2A 2LL UK Telephone: +44 2079477501 VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice 16/03/2026