---
title: "Provision of Varenicline and Cytisinicline (Cytisine) prescribing service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059772"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-13"
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# Provision of Varenicline and Cytisinicline (Cytisine) prescribing service

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059772

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## Summary

The procurement process involves East Sussex County Council, located in Lewes, UK, acting as the buying organisation for the service titled "Provision of Varenicline and Cytisinicline (Cytisine) prescribing service." This project falls under the Health and Social Work Services category, and the procurement method employed is direct, below threshold without competition, classifying under a 'light touch' regime. The initial contract period spanned from 4th July 2025 to 31st December 2025, with a renewal option extending until 31st March 2027. An amendment was made to the contract on 13th January 2026, marking the contract amendment phase of the procurement process.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs involved in health services. South Downs Health and Care Ltd, a GP Federation, is the supplier currently engaged, highlighting the project's suitability for organisations with expertise in pharmacological support aimed at smoking cessation. Businesses capable of executing a pilot for safe and effective prescribing of Varenicline and Cytisine to residents seeking to quit smoking can anticipate growth through involvement in this service. The project's focus on local health improvement presents an ideal opportunity for entities within the healthcare sector to expand their services and client base in East Sussex.

## Notice

The aim of this service is to pilot the safe, effective and equitable provision of pharmacological support (Varenicline and Cytisine prescribing) to East Sussex residents who are actively engaged in support to quit smoking (or vaping) through OYES, thus facilitating a reduction in local smoking and vaping prevalence and associated harms.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002721-2026 |
| Notice type | UK10 - Contract Change Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £236,749 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEWES |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN7 1UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Lewes |
| Electoral ward | Lewes Priory |
| Westminster constituency | Lewes |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOUTH DOWNS HEALTH AND CARE LTD (GP FEDERATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2026 at 14:45 - ContractAmendment - UK10 - Contract Change Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002721-2026
- 10 Sep 2025 at 11:06 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055342-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002721-2026
  13th January 2026 - Contract change notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055342-2025
  10th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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