Tobacco Addiction Treatment Service

Manchester City Council's Public Health Department is aiming to award a contract for a tobacco addiction treatment service for adults in Manchester, under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This notice signals the Council's intention to award the contract to the existing provider, Change, Grow, Live Services Limited, following a direct award process without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract will span from April 2025 to March 2028, with key criteria for decision-making focusing on quality, value, innovation, and social value.

Providers have until 28 April 2025 to submit representations via email regarding this intention to award. This tender creates opportunities for business growth primarily for health service providers specialising in community health services, particularly those with experience in addiction treatment and public health initiatives. Businesses that demonstrate strong capabilities in delivering high-quality, innovative, and collaborative health solutions that integrate well with existing services and address health inequalities will be well-suited to compete.

The existing provider, which has satisfied the original contract standards, offers a benchmark for potential competitors. This contract could provide substantial revenue opportunities given the planned investment of over £4.4 million over three years.