Official UK procurement notice
Local Stop Smoking Service for Calderdale
Authority: Calderdale Council (Local council)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionThe Borough Council of Calderdale wishes to commission an evidence based local stop smoking service that will be provided by a single provider or a lead provider. The primary aim of the service is to reduce overall smoking prevalence in Calderdale, contributing to the national objective for England to become smokefree by 2030. The service provided must include a combination of behavioural support and the provision of licenced stop smoking medications and nicotine replacement products. The content, format and quality of the service should align with the Standard Treatment programme as set out by the National Centre for Smoking Cessation and Training. Intention to award notified to market 11 June 2024 FTS notice 2024/S 000-017979
CPV: Health services
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · no lot value publishedLot #1The Borough Council of Calderdale has awarded this contract to the existing provider…Awarded
The Borough Council of Calderdale has awarded this contract to the existing provider of the service, South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (SWYPFT), following Direct Award Process C. SWYPFT will provide a universal stop smoking service whilst also aiming to address health inequalities by targeting resources to population groups with higher smoking rates than the general population, for example people with routine and manual occupations and people living with a mental illness. SWYPFT will provide a combination of behavioural support and licensed stop smoking medications and nicotine replacement products, including nicotine vaping devices. The provider will aim to support at least 5% of the estimated local population who smoke each year and will aim to achieve at least a 50% 4 week quit rate, in line with national guidance. SWYPFT will work with other local partners to understand the needs and preferences of local communities to ensure that the service is accessible and effective. The lifetime contract value is £2,413,00 and will be provided from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2029.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Awarded without competition
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Direct award (no call for competition)
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 26 Mar 2026, 16:30 GMT
- Last source update
- 26 Mar 2026, 16:30 GMT
- Authority reference
88266- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-028146- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-0675aaFind a Tender
- Why no open competition
- The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive
- Published justification
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award 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.
Publisher note: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) award notice following publication of intention to award notice 2024/S 000-017979 June 2024. 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 contract has now been formally awarded. The award decision-makers for this contract are the Borough Council of Calderdale Public Health Leadership Team. Declared and potential conflicts of interest were assessed, and none were identified. Each of the key criteria were given equal weighting as no single criterion is of higher priority than the others for the successful delivery of this service and the population health outcomes we aim to achieve for the people of Calderdale. The rationale for choosing the provider with reference to the key criteria is explained below: 1. Quality & Innovation (20%) - The provider highly satisfies the contract. All but one KPI are performed above target and the 4 week quit rate is above the England average. 100% of service users are satisfied with the service. Good track record of exploring innovation in delivery e.g. digital vouchers for NRT provision, remote CO monitoring. 2. Value (20%) - The provider satisfies the contract. Value is defined as both delivering financial and qualitative value. Added value of contracting with an NHS organisation facilitates collaborative working with other NHS professionals. Quality and performance have been maintained despite a cut to the contract value. 3. Integration, collaboration & sustainability (20%) - The provider collaborates and integrates with many other local health care providers including GP practices, pharmacies & NHS Trusts and is a committed partner for a long term programme of work aiming to better integrate health and wellbeing support for adults. A dispersed model of delivery means the service is sustainable and resilient. 4. Improving access, reducing inequalities and facilitating choice (20%) - 100% of service users able to access support within 7 days. Choice of support formats and venues available. Over 80% of service users come from priority target groups. Track record of partnership working with local stakeholders to improve access. 5. Social value (20%) - Programme of work looking at climate adaptation. Social responsibility and sustainability strategy published. Provides fair terms and conditions and a living wage for staff. Organisational commitment to ethical purchasing.
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust | £2,413,000 † | — | Awarded |
Contracts
Local Stop Smoking Service for Calderdale · South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
- Signed
- 26 Feb 2026
- Value
- £2,413,000
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1bids | — | — | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- High Court of England and WalesReview body
Bidders & participating suppliers
1 commercial party on the notice- South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation TrustAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications
Official links; attachments are not copiedNo document links were published on the notice.