--- title: "Smoking support within Community Mental Health Teams" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05fb87" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05fb87" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05fb87.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05fb87.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2025-12-22" --- # Smoking support within Community Mental Health Teams Buyer: CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fb87 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05fb87) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05fb87.json) ## Summary The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is in the planning stages of a public procurement process for the provision of smoking support within Community Mental Health Teams. This tender, titled "Smoking support within Community Mental Health Teams," falls under the industry category of health services. The procurement process aims to select a provider to support smoking cessation across five community mental health teams in Bradford and its districts. Key dates to note include the submission deadline for expressions of interest on 9th January 2026, with the future notice date set on the 23rd January 2026. The procurement method is the "Most Suitable Provider Process" under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The total contract value is £200,000, covering an initial period of 18 months, with an option to extend for another year, contingent on performance. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in smoking cessation, particularly those with prior experience in mental health settings. Successful bidders will have the chance to employ two whole-time equivalent smoking cessation advisors to bolster support for patients' smokefree journeys. Providers who can demonstrate capability in leadership, governance, training, and utilisation of Quit Manager for outcome recording will be well-suited to apply. This initiative not only addresses health inequalities but also positions participating businesses as integral contributors to community health improvements. It is ideal for providers already registered on YORtender, equipped to fulfil the essential criteria, and keen on expanding their portfolio within the health and social services industry. ## Notice City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council Public Health would like to commission a provider to support smokers to quit or reduce harm within 5 Community Mental Health Teams across Bradford and District under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 - Most Suitable Provider Process. Smoking is the biggest driver of inequalities and is far more common in people with a long-term mental health condition when compared to the general condition. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intended approach notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The provider will employ two whole time equivalent smoking cessations advisors to support people to start their smokefree journey. ### Lot Information Lot 1 This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intended approach notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. This notice will be live for fourteen (14) days from the date of publication. The intention is to award this contract using the most suitable provider process. Justification to this approach Smoking is the biggest driver of inequalities and is far common in people with a long-term mental health condition when compared to the general condition. Quitting smoking can aid recovery from mental breakdown thereby, reducing the risk of relapse and long hospital detentions. Furthermore, availability of cheap and illicit tobacco makes it difficult for people from disadvantaged and low-income backgrounds to quit, therefore it's imperative that support is offered at regular points of treatment to keep patient's smokefree journey on track.. A pathway into the LW service on discharge from hospital stay was established last year, however, this has been unsuccessful. Possible reasons for this include, staff capacity, lack of motivation and engagement with another service outside mental health. This proposal aims to overcome some of these barriers by taking the service to the target group. This is an opportunity to target large number of smokers within the mental health services and provide the support within their settings where trust and rapport has already been built. Evidence suggests that integrated approaches that provide regular, structured opportunities for open discussions about the challenges of quitting smoking and can aid recovery. The proposed model will also provide staff with a better understanding of nicotine addiction and provide access to on-site level 2 stop smoking advisors to support the patient's care plan. A 2016 survey of stop smoking practitioners found that practitioners from services that had a dedicated mental health lead were more confident in supporting smokers with different mental health conditions compared to practitioners within the local stop smoking services. Contract Length and funding This programme is to be funded initially for a period of 18 months with an option to extend for another 1 year subject to performance. The total value of this contract is PS200,000 to cover 2 years and 6 months. Essential criteria *Provider must have access to an updated patients list under the care of 5 Community Mental Health Teams *Provider must use Quit Manager to record all smoking outcomes *Provider must have previous experience of providing smoking cessation support in a mental health setting *Provider must provide leadership, governance and training to the 2 stop smoking advisors Provider(s) wishing to express and interest and be considered for the Most suitable provider process must be registered on YORtender, and submit response via YORtender stating you would like to be considered. All expressions of interest must be submitted by 09:00 on Friday 09th January 2026. Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intended approach notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. It is the intention to award a contract using the most suitable provider process ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085389-2025 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Dec 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 23 Jan 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLE4 West Yorkshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 22 Dec 2025 at 13:03 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085389-2025 ## Notice URLs - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=101186&B=UK - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/103277 - https://www.bradford.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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