Universal Community Smoking Cessation Service

The procurement process has been conducted by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council for the provision of a "Universal Community Smoking Cessation Service". The procurement's primary industry category falls within health and social work services, intended to provide comprehensive support to prevent smoking and assist individuals in quitting. The procurement process for this contract was completed under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, with a direct award approach, classified as below threshold without competition.

The contract spans from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2030. The procurement took place in South Yorkshire, United Kingdom, and it was officially awarded and signed on 31 March 2025, with its details published on 3 July 2025. This contract offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in public health services, particularly those with competencies in smoking cessation support.

It aligns well with large organisations that have experience in delivering health-related services at a community level. The direct awarding denotes a significant opportunity for the contracted supplier, South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust/Ey Up and Creative Minds Charities, to enhance their service portfolio within the health sector. Such contracts cater to the expertise of enterprises that are robust enough to cater to regional health service demands, driving business growth through specialised health service delivery to public authorities.