Awarded without open competition
Awarded without open competition. The buyer went directly to one or a few suppliers instead of advertising the contract. Procurement rules allow this only in specific cases, such as extreme urgency, when only one supplier can do the work, or for call-offs from an existing framework.
Key facts
- Buyer
- Trafford Council · Regional or local authority
- Supplier
- Allan Carr's Easy Way
- Value
- £64,000
- Procedure
- Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
- Sector
- Health & social care · Health services (CPV 85100000)
- Region
- North West
- Official notice
- 046030-2026 on Find a Tender
- Timeline
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- Contract date20 May 2026
- Published20 May 2026Published the same day
Description
The drug free smoking cessation programme delivered through group seminars that smokers can attend in person or online. The approach focuses on changing the smoker's mindset by addressing the psychological dependence on cigarettes rather than relying on medication, nicotine replacement products, or willpower alone. During the seminar, trained facilitators guide participants through a structured method that aims to remove the desire to smoke, making quitting feel easier and less stressful. Following the session, participants can access shorter online back-up seminars, as well as email, text, and phone call support as needed. The Easyway method has established success within Local Authorities and the NHS, achieving quit rates of around 50% at four weeks and 25% at one year. By offering a non pharmacological, accessible, and supportive alternative to traditional cessation routes, Allen Carr's Easyway provides a valuable option for individuals who may not have engaged with other services …
About the supplier
Allan Carr's Easy Way: every public contract they have won, plus their Companies House record (company 02423347).