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Smoking Cessation

TRAFFORD COUNCIL

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20 May 2026 at 07:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Smoking Cessation" was initiated by Trafford Council, a regional authority located in Manchester, United Kingdom. This process falls under the health services category, with a CPV code of 85100000, and is part of a service-based procurement. The procurement, completed on 20th May 2026, involved a limited method, bypassing the publication of a prior call for competition due to the absence of competition for technical reasons. The contract was awarded to Allan Carr's Easy Way, based in London, for a value of £64,000. The programme focuses on drug-free smoking cessation through group seminars, which can be attended in person or online, aiming to address psychological dependency on smoking.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those with expertise in non-pharmacological intervention programmes. It is an ideal fit for companies capable of delivering innovative, accessible, and supportive solutions within the community health sector. Firms experienced in offering remote and in-person seminars, along with ongoing participant support through digital communication, are well-suited to compete in similar contracts. Engaging in such tenders can help businesses establish a foothold in public health initiatives while contributing to community wellbeing and expanding their service offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Smoking Cessation

Notice Description

The smoking cessation programme delivered through group seminars that smokers can attend in person or online. The approach focuses on changing the smoker's mindset by addressing the psychological dependence on cigarettes rather than relying on medication, nicotine replacement products, or willpower alone. During the seminar, trained facilitators guide participants through a structured method that aims to remove the desire to smoke, making quitting feel easier and less stressful. Following the session, participants can access shorter online back-up seminars, as well as email, text, and phone call support as needed.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The drug free smoking cessation programme delivered through group seminars that smokers can attend in person or online. The approach focuses on changing the smoker's mindset by addressing the psychological dependence on cigarettes rather than relying on medication, nicotine replacement products, or willpower alone. During the seminar, trained facilitators guide participants through a structured method that aims to remove the desire to smoke, making quitting feel easier and less stressful. Following the session, participants can access shorter online back-up seminars, as well as email, text, and phone call support as needed. The Easyway method has established success within Local Authorities and the NHS, achieving quit rates of around 50% at four weeks and 25% at one year. By offering a non pharmacological, accessible, and supportive alternative to traditional cessation routes, Allen Carr's Easyway provides a valuable option for individuals who may not have engaged with other services or who prefer a different approach to quitting.

Procurement Information

This service falls under Schedule 1, CPV 85323000-9, (Community health services, but only in respect of community health services which are delivered to individuals) and therefore, the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) can be used. There is no mixed procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069c8a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046030-2026
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
£64,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20263 days ago
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
TRAFFORD COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M32 0TH
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Gorse Hill & Cornbrook
Westminster Constituency
Stretford and Urmston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALLAN CARR'S EASY WAY

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