Award

Provision of Varenicline and Cytisinicline (Cytisine) prescribing service

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

ContractAmendment

13 Jan 2026 at 14:45

UK10 - Contract Change Notice
Award

10 Sep 2025 at 11:06

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves East Sussex County Council, located in Lewes, UK, acting as the buying organisation for the service titled "Provision of Varenicline and Cytisinicline (Cytisine) prescribing service." This project falls under the Health and Social Work Services category, and the procurement method employed is direct, below threshold without competition, classifying under a 'light touch' regime. The initial contract period spanned from 4th July 2025 to 31st December 2025, with a renewal option extending until 31st March 2027. An amendment was made to the contract on 13th January 2026, marking the contract amendment phase of the procurement process.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs involved in health services. South Downs Health and Care Ltd, a GP Federation, is the supplier currently engaged, highlighting the project's suitability for organisations with expertise in pharmacological support aimed at smoking cessation. Businesses capable of executing a pilot for safe and effective prescribing of Varenicline and Cytisine to residents seeking to quit smoking can anticipate growth through involvement in this service. The project's focus on local health improvement presents an ideal opportunity for entities within the healthcare sector to expand their services and client base in East Sussex.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Varenicline and Cytisinicline (Cytisine) prescribing service

Notice Description

The aim of this service is to pilot the safe, effective and equitable provision of pharmacological support (Varenicline and Cytisine prescribing) to East Sussex residents who are actively engaged in support to quit smoking (or vaping) through OYES, thus facilitating a reduction in local smoking and vaping prevalence and associated harms.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059772
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002721-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK10 - Contract Change Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£236,749 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
mandi.edwards@eastsussex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 1UE
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Priory
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOUTH DOWNS HEALTH AND CARE LTD (GP FEDERATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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