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26 Mar 2026 at 16:30

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process detailed involves the Borough Council of Calderdale awarding a contract for a Local Stop Smoking Service to the South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (SWYPFT), as of 26th February 2026. The contract, valued at £2,413,000, spans from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2029. This Provider Selection Regime award falls under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, bypassing traditional EU Public Contracts Regulations. The procurement method used was a limited procedure without prior publication due to its exemption under the directive's scope. The service aims to support the local population in Calderdale, aligning with the national objective to become smokefree by 2030, and includes behavioural support alongside licensed smoking cessation products.

This procurement creates opportunities for businesses specialising in public health services, particularly those focusing on smoking cessation. Health service providers with expertise in digital health innovations, community collaborations, and delivering integrated health services would find this contract beneficial. SWYPFT demonstrates an innovative approach, integrating digital solutions and maintaining strong partnerships with local healthcare providers such as GP practices, pharmacies, and NHS trusts. Businesses with a proven track record in enhancing access to health services for underserved groups are well-positioned to compete in such procurement processes, as exemplified by SWYPFT's strategy to target groups with higher smoking rates and promote long-term health outcomes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Local Stop Smoking Service for Calderdale

Notice Description

The Borough Council of Calderdale wishes to commission an evidence based local stop smoking service that will be provided by a single provider or a lead provider. The primary aim of the service is to reduce overall smoking prevalence in Calderdale, contributing to the national objective for England to become smokefree by 2030. The service provided must include a combination of behavioural support and the provision of licenced stop smoking medications and nicotine replacement products. The content, format and quality of the service should align with the Standard Treatment programme as set out by the National Centre for Smoking Cessation and Training. Intention to award notified to market 11 June 2024 FTS notice 2024/S 000-017979

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Borough Council of Calderdale has awarded this contract to the existing provider of the service, South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (SWYPFT), following Direct Award Process C. SWYPFT will provide a universal stop smoking service whilst also aiming to address health inequalities by targeting resources to population groups with higher smoking rates than the general population, for example people with routine and manual occupations and people living with a mental illness. SWYPFT will provide a combination of behavioural support and licensed stop smoking medications and nicotine replacement products, including nicotine vaping devices. The provider will aim to support at least 5% of the estimated local population who smoke each year and will aim to achieve at least a 50% 4 week quit rate, in line with national guidance. SWYPFT will work with other local partners to understand the needs and preferences of local communities to ensure that the service is accessible and effective. The lifetime contract value is PS2,413,00 and will be provided from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2029.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0675aa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028146-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,413,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Borough Council of Calderdale
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HALIFAX
Postcode
HX1 1UJ
Postcode Area
Halifax
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Delivery Location
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees

Local Authority
Calderdale
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Halifax

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Further Information

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