---
title: "Smoking Cessation, Provision of Prescription only Medication across Bradford District"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0561ab"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-11"
---

# Smoking Cessation, Provision of Prescription only Medication across Bradford District

Buyer: CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0561ab

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## Summary

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has awarded a contract for smoking cessation services, involving the provision of prescription-only medication, across Bradford District. The procurement process followed an open procedure under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The buyer, based in Bradford, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement stage and awarded the tender to Bradford Care Alliance. Noteworthy milestones include the award date on 4th February 2026 and the standstill period ending on 20th February 2026. The contract commences on 2nd March 2026 and runs until 31st March 2028, with a potential renewal for an additional year. The industry category focuses on health services, highlighting the importance of reducing smoking rates within the community.

This award presents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in health services, particularly those specialising in smoking cessation programs. Providers with expertise in clinical assessments and prescription of medications such as varenicline, cytisinicline, or bupropion are positioned well to contribute to public health improvements. The procurement process encouraged participation from SMEs and organisations focused on social value, indicating an opportunity for smaller entities and community-centric businesses to engage. Collaboration and innovation in service delivery were key award criteria, making this tender a valuable prospect for businesses looking to leverage their expertise in health services and drive growth in the sector.

## Notice

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is undertaking a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Competitive Process and are inviting a suitably qualified and experienced provider capable of delivering a clinical assessment for adult residents during the initial consultation and then prescribe either varenicline, cytisinicline (cytisine) or bupropion, when clinically appropriate across the Bradford District.

### Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Renewal: The extension of this contract shall be subject to satisfactory performance and the availability of budgetary funds

### Planning Information

The Market Engagement Event will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams on Wednesday 30th July 2025. Between 12:30pm-02:00pm. Interested providers will need to register and access the YORtender/EU Supply e-tendering platform and send a message via the messaging facility to notify the authority of your intent to attend the event. So those who express an interest through the e-tendering platform will be sent a link to attend the event. https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=96152&B=

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012547-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | 18 Aug 2025 |
| Award date | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,761,540 |
| Lots value | £1,761,540 |
| Awards value | £1,761,540 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRADFORD |
| Post town | Bradford |
| Postcode | BD1 1HX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford |
| Local authority | Bradford |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Bradford West |
| Delivery location | TLE41 Bradford |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRADFORD CARE ALLIANCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services
- 85141000 - Services provided by medical personnel
- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 11 Feb 2026 at 15:50 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012547-2026
- 9 Oct 2025 at 12:01 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063702-2025
- 17 Jul 2025 at 16:00 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041106-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012547-2026
  11th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063702-2025
  9th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041106-2025
  17th July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=96152&B=
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=98868&B=
- https://www.bradford.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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