The 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.

The Borough Council of Calderdale intends to award 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.