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Notice of Intention to Award under the Provider Selection Regime - Most Suitable Provider Process: Smoking Support within Community Mental Health Teams

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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10 Jul 2026 at 16:06

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Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has concluded a procurement process titled "Notice of Intention to Award under the Provider Selection Regime - Most Suitable Provider Process: Smoking Support within Community Mental Health Teams." The procurement falls under the health services industry category and is located within the Bradford District in the United Kingdom (UKE41 region). The procurement stage is complete as of 10th July 2026, with an expected contract signature by 24th July 2026. This contract, valued at £200,000 excluding VAT, spans an initial 18 months with a possible extension of 12 months, subject to performance and budget considerations. The procurement was conducted directly under The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, using the Most Suitable Provider process, which does not involve competitive tendering.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare services to engage with public sector contracts, particularly those delivering innovative solutions for smoking cessation within mental health services. Although the contract has been awarded to the Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust, businesses with capabilities in this area can gain insights into the procurement criteria focused on reducing health inequalities, service integration, and value innovation. Companies capable of providing evidence-based health interventions, behavioural support, and integration with existing health systems may find future opportunities in similar procurement processes. Firms offering these sorts of services should consider preparing to respond to similar criteria in future procurements, demonstrating their capacity to innovate and deliver quality public health services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Notice of Intention to Award under the Provider Selection Regime - Most Suitable Provider Process: Smoking Support within Community Mental Health Teams

Notice Description

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention-to-award notice under the Most Suitable Provider process. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the Procurement Act 2023 / PCR 2015 do not apply. Publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period (beginning the day after publication). The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council intends to award the contract for the provision of Smoking Support within Community Mental Health Teams across the Bradford District to Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust. The service will provide evidence-based smoking cessation and harm-reduction support to service users under the care of five Community Mental Health Teams. The service is intended to reduce smoking-related harm and health inequalities among people with long-term and severe mental health conditions, where smoking prevalence and associated health risks are disproportionately high. The service will include behavioural support delivered by appropriately trained Level 2 Stop Smoking Practitioners, access to nicotine replacement therapy and vapes through agreed local arrangements, and recording of interventions and outcomes through Quit Manager. Delivery will be aligned to NICE NG209 and local stop smoking pathways, with integration into existing Community Mental Health Team provision and wider Bradford stop smoking services. The procurement was undertaken under The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 using the Most Suitable Provider process. The Provider was assessed against the Basic Selection Criteria and the following Key Criteria, listed in ranking priority order: 1. Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice; 2. Integration, collaboration and service sustainability; 3. Quality and innovation; 4. Value; and 5. Social value. No conflict of interest was raised Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust was identified as the Most Suitable Provider because it demonstrated a suitable and relevant response to the ranked Key Criteria and met the mandatory project-specific requirements. In particular, the provider demonstrated existing experience of delivering smoking cessation support within secondary mental health services, direct access to relevant clinical systems including SystmOne, commitment to use Quit Manager, and the ability to provide leadership, governance and training to the stop smoking advisors. The assessment identified that Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust is well placed to improve access to stop smoking support for people under the care of Community Mental Health Teams, reduce smoking-related health inequalities, and facilitate choice through flexible support options. The provider also demonstrated the ability to integrate the service into existing CMHT pathways, support continuity between inpatient and community mental health care, and deliver public health benefits for people with severe mental illness. Following assessment against the Basic Selection Criteria and the ranked Key Criteria, Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust was considered the Most Suitable Provider for the service. The contract is for an initial period of 18 months, with an option to extend for a further 12 months. The estimated contract value is PS200,000 excluding VAT.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c8f7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065357-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jul 2026 - 30 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
Not specified
Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRADFORD DISTRICT CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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