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01 Jul 2026 at 15:54

Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council has completed a public procurement process for a contract titled "WSCC - Smoking Prescribing", aimed at providing Varenicline and Cytisinicline (Cytisine) prescribing for Smokefree West Sussex service users. The contract is classified under the health and social work services category and is located in the United Kingdom, specifically in the UKJ2 region. Initiated as a tender, the procurement followed a direct award method, citing the absence of competition and was part of a special light-touch regime. The contract, valued at £800,000 GBP, will run from 3rd July 2026 to 14th June 2029, with the award notice published on 1st July 2026. The supplier awarded the contract, Alliance For Better Care CIC, is a large-scale enterprise based in Horley, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for business growth, particularly for companies operating in the healthcare and social services sectors. While the contract was directly awarded to Alliance For Better Care CIC, businesses that are small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find relevance in understanding the procurement requirements and the special cases that led to the direct award. Engaging in future tenders related to the health services industry, similar to this completed process, could be beneficial for businesses looking to establish or expand their presence in health-related public contracts, especially within the United Kingdom’s sub-central government frameworks.

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Notice Title

WSCC - Smoking Prescribing

Notice Description

Public Health Services Contract for the Varenicline and Cytisinicline (Cytisine) prescribing for Smokefree West Sussex service users. Contract runs 15/06/2026 - 14/06/2029

Procurement Information

Direct Award in special cases - Single supplier- Competition absent.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c1bf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061955-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Jul 2026 - 14 Jun 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHICHESTER
Postcode
PO19 1RG
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Chichester Central
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALLIANCE FOR BETTER CARE

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