PSALT - Tier 3 Specialised Service for People with an Opioid Dependency

Descriptions

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