D3 Tenders | Smoking support within Community Mental Health Teams

Notice Information

Notice Title

Smoking support within Community Mental Health Teams

Notice Description

City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council Public Health would like to commission a provider to support smokers to quit or reduce harm within 5 Community Mental Health Teams across Bradford and District under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 - Most Suitable Provider Process. Smoking is the biggest driver of inequalities and is far more common in people with a long-term mental health condition when compared to the general condition. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intended approach notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The provider will employ two whole time equivalent smoking cessations advisors to support people to start their smokefree journey.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intended approach notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. This notice will be live for fourteen (14) days from the date of publication. The intention is to award this contract using the most suitable provider process. Justification to this approach Smoking is the biggest driver of inequalities and is far common in people with a long-term mental health condition when compared to the general condition. Quitting smoking can aid recovery from mental breakdown thereby, reducing the risk of relapse and long hospital detentions. Furthermore, availability of cheap and illicit tobacco makes it difficult for people from disadvantaged and low-income backgrounds to quit, therefore it's imperative that support is offered at regular points of treatment to keep patient's smokefree journey on track.. A pathway into the LW service on discharge from hospital stay was established last year, however, this has been unsuccessful. Possible reasons for this include, staff capacity, lack of motivation and engagement with another service outside mental health. This proposal aims to overcome some of these barriers by taking the service to the target group. This is an opportunity to target large number of smokers within the mental health services and provide the support within their settings where trust and rapport has already been built. Evidence suggests that integrated approaches that provide regular, structured opportunities for open discussions about the challenges of quitting smoking and can aid recovery. The proposed model will also provide staff with a better understanding of nicotine addiction and provide access to on-site level 2 stop smoking advisors to support the patient's care plan. A 2016 survey of stop smoking practitioners found that practitioners from services that had a dedicated mental health lead were more confident in supporting smokers with different mental health conditions compared to practitioners within the local stop smoking services. Contract Length and funding This programme is to be funded initially for a period of 18 months with an option to extend for another 1 year subject to performance. The total value of this contract is PS200,000 to cover 2 years and 6 months. Essential criteria *Provider must have access to an updated patients list under the care of 5 Community Mental Health Teams *Provider must use Quit Manager to record all smoking outcomes *Provider must have previous experience of providing smoking cessation support in a mental health setting *Provider must provide leadership, governance and training to the 2 stop smoking advisors Provider(s) wishing to express and interest and be considered for the Most suitable provider process must be registered on YORtender, and submit response via YORtender stating you would like to be considered. All expressions of interest must be submitted by 09:00 on Friday 09th January 2026. Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intended approach notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. It is the intention to award a contract using the most suitable provider process

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fb87
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085389-2025
Current Stage: Planning
All Stages: Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: Planning Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
Procurement Category: Services
Procurement Method: Not Specified
Procurement Method Details: Not specified
Tender Suitability: Not specified
Awardee Scale: Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: £200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 22 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: 23 Jan 20264 weeks to go
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status: Planned
Lots Status: Planned
Awards Status: Not Specified
Contracts Status: Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name: Not specified
Contact Email: donald.onekutu@bradford.gov.uk
Contact Phone: Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality: BRADFORD
Postcode: BD1 1HX
Post Town: Bradford
Country: England
Major Region (ITL 1): TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2): TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3): TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location: TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLE4 West Yorkshire
Local Authority: Bradford
Electoral Ward: City
Westminster Constituency: Bradford West

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