Tender

Provision of Smoking Cessation Training and Expert Advice Service

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, DEFENCE MEDICAL SERVICES (DMS)

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Tender

28 Oct 2018 at 10:28

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, specifically the Defence Medical Services (DMS), is currently inviting expressions of interest for the tender titled "Provision of Smoking Cessation Training and Expert Advice Service". This procurement falls within the health training services category and is located in Lichfield, UK. The tender period is open until 7th January 2019, with the contract expected to commence on 1st April 2019 and run until 31st March 2021. This process is aimed at qualified organisations that can provide expert training and advice in smoking cessation interventions.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health education and training services, particularly those with expertise in smoking cessation and public health policy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, especially those that have a proven record in training healthcare professionals and influencing public health initiatives. Engaging with this tender could facilitate growth by allowing organisations to expand their service offerings and contribute to critical health improvement efforts within the Defence sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Smoking Cessation Training and Expert Advice Service

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking 'Expressions of Interest' from suitably qualified and experienced organisations to provide high quality smoking cessation training to the Defence Primary Health Care workforce in the UK. The organisation will provide expert advice to support Defence Smoking Cessation service improvement and Tobacco Control policy development. The accredited provider will be able to deliver a range of evidence based smoking cessation training at locations across UK and support online and face-to-face courses. We are looking for an organisation with a proven track record and understands the context of delivering public health programmes, have a sound knowledge and track record of training healthcare staff in smoking cessation techniques and working to influence public health policy at board level or equivalent within the public or private sector. Accredited providers will be required to meet, sustain and work to a set of quality and competency standards. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-LICHFIELD: Health training services.'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4af84c58-9e7d-4b6a-b83b-fb93270c4d38
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4014872-1d5c-4992-839a-d9745b220f5f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80561000 - Health training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, DEFENCE MEDICAL SERVICES (DMS)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LICHFIELD
Postcode
WS14 9PY
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lichfield
Electoral Ward
Whittington & Streethay
Westminster Constituency
Tamworth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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