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title: "Smoking Advisor in Talking Therapies, Mental Health Service"
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# Smoking Advisor in Talking Therapies, Mental Health Service

Buyer: MERCELL UK LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a85c9cb0-886e-4996-8edd-703f10a0440e

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## Summary

The procurement process for placing a Smoking Advisor in Talking Therapies within Barnsley's mental health service has been completed. This contract, aimed at enhancing smoking cessation support, falls under the health services category. The process was conducted by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, with the contract awarded to South West Yorkshire NHS Partnership Foundation Trust. Based in Yorkshire and the Humber, the contract covers the period from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2027. The procurement was conducted via a direct award method, with the total contract value estimated at £79,404. The procurement stage has moved from award to its implementation phase.

Businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those experienced in public health initiatives and mental health support, may find opportunities in similar projects as this tender showcases demand in the health services sector. Companies capable of delivering innovative smoking cessation programmes or with expertise in therapeutic environments can benefit from engaging in future tenders of this nature. Focusing on regional opportunities within Yorkshire and the Humber can provide strategic growth and diversification for vendors looking to expand their footprint in public health interventions.

## Notice

Placing a Stop Smoking Advisor within Barnsley's mental health service, specifically Talking Therapies. This initiative is designed to provide comprehensive support to individuals who wish to quit smoking, leveraging the unique environment and resources available within Talking Therapies.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68783337-b170-42ab-858a-6c8c6d897841 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Other - Other |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,793 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,793 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MERCELL UK LTD |
| Additional buyers | BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL; EU SUPPLY LIMITED |
| Locality | BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S70 2TA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE33 Barnsley |
| Local authority | Barnsley |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Barnsley North |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOUTH WEST YORKSHIRE NHS PARTNERSHIP FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2026 at 10:48 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68783337-b170-42ab-858a-6c8c6d897841
- 16 Oct 2025 at 13:14 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68783337-b170-42ab-858a-6c8c6d897841
- 18 Feb 2025 at 13:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68783337-b170-42ab-858a-6c8c6d897841

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68783337-b170-42ab-858a-6c8c6d897841
  17th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.barnsley.gov.uk

## Provenance

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