Award

Adult lifestyle Stop Smoking Smoking, Weight Management and Healthy Lifestyle Service

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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03 Feb 2026 at 19:20

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03 Feb 2026 at 16:00

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19 Dec 2025 at 12:30

Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council, located in Maidstone, oversees the procurement process for the "Adult Lifestyle Stop Smoking, Weight Management and Healthy Lifestyle Service" within the community health services sector. The procurement process was conducted through a restricted procedure under the Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023, with the contract ultimately awarded to ABL Health Ltd. This contract, valued at approximately £21,464,912.35, commenced on 1st April 2026 and concludes on 31st March 2029. Key activities focus on the South East region of the United Kingdom. The award process was completed with significant milestones, including the tender period ending on 19th October 2025 and the contract award being published on 19th December 2025.

This contract presents ample opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services and community health to participate in significant service delivery initiatives focused on smoking cessation and lifestyle management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are particularly well-suited to engage with such tenders, given the procurement's emphasis on inclusivity, as emphasised in the suitability criteria. With its substantial lifetime value, this project allows capable organisations to broaden their reach, enhance service offerings, and associate with a trusted public sector buyer such as Kent County Council.

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Notice Title

Adult lifestyle Stop Smoking Smoking, Weight Management and Healthy Lifestyle Service

Notice Description

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: All text Instead of: 'This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. This contract has now been formally awarded using the competitive process.' - Service commences 01/04/2026, end date 31/03/2029 - Lifetime value of Contract PS2,095,779.85. Following receipt of the representation the Council conducted a review into the decision to award the contract or conclude the framework agreement, taking into account the representations made. Following the review, the Council made a further decision to enter into the contract or conclude the framework agreement as intended after the standstill period has ended. Representation made by one Provider during standstill period. Individuals involved were; Matthew Wellard - Commercial and Procurement Manager Jianzhong Yao - Senior Commercial and Procurement Manager Conflicts of Interest were managed throughout the process with no conflicts declared. Read: 'This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. This contract has now been formally awarded using the competitive process.' - Service commences 01/04/2026, end date 31/03/2029 - Lifetime value of Contract PS2,095,779.85. Following receipt of the representation the Council conducted a review into the decision to award the contract or conclude the framework agreement, taking into account the representations made. Following the review, the Council made a further decision to enter into the contract or conclude the framework agreement as intended after the standstill period has ended. Representation made by one Provider during standstill period. Individuals involved were; Matthew Wellard - Commercial and Procurement Manager Jianzhong Yao - Senior Commercial and Procurement Manager Conflicts of Interest were managed throughout the process with no conflicts declared. Other additional information: 'This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. This contract has now been formally awarded using the competitive process.' - Service commences 01/04/2026, end date 31/03/2029 - Lifetime value of Contract PS2,095,779.85. Following receipt of In accordance with the Provider Selection Regime (Regulations 2023) this is an intent to award notice. Following a 2 s

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-683bad3a-4d5b-475f-b9d4-37c2c99ea126
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab2fdd23-2947-48ad-9d27-61357f41eace
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£21,464,912 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£21,464,912 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
alison.newman@kent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+443000415807

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABL HEALTH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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