Planning

Smoking Cessation Initiative

SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

02 Jul 2020 at 07:56

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Southampton City Council is currently in the planning stage for its "Smoking Cessation Initiative," aimed at enhancing smoking cessation services in Southampton, England. The council seeks expressions of interest from qualified providers for a specialist service that emphasises support and training for vulnerable groups. The contract will require collaboration with local providers, with awards expected to be made in January 2021 for a two-year term. Interested businesses should note that the engagement period closes on 13th July 2020.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those involved in health services, training, and community support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, particularly those with experience in delivering smoking cessation or similar health-related services. Companies that can provide impactful training and support to professionals in this field will be well-suited to compete for the contract with Southampton City Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Smoking Cessation Initiative

Notice Description

Southampton City Council would like to invite expressions of interest from suitably qualified providers for the provision of a Specialist Smoking Cessation service in the city. The overall aim of the service is to support the reduction of smoking by individuals in Southampton. The service will offer training, quality assurance, advice and support to providers with a particular emphasis on the more vulnerable groups. This will be achieved through 5 service elements: * Providing training, advice and peer support to front line professionals * Providing a quality assurance role for providers who are offering smoking cessation services across the City * Providing an operational service to a small number of more complex individuals * Undertake the coordination and collection of national data * Work with Public health to deliver both national and local campaigns While it is not possible to provide an accurate estimate of the potential value, the contract will ask the provider to work with an agreed number of providers which will have been agreed with Commissioners and Public Health lead for smoking cessation. The aim is for contracts to be awarded from January 2021. Contracts commencing on this date will be for a term of 2 years. The forthcoming procurement will be conducted via the Councils tendering portal: https://supplysouthampton.esourcingportal.com/ Providers may wish to register on the portal in readiness for a future tender. If you are interested in expressing an interest in this procurement please contact, SarahJane.O'Reilly@southampton.gov.uk before the 13th July 2020 and provide us with details of your organisation and relevant experience that you have in providing similar services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e1979ea2-e8fd-455f-aa81-cb9f26872273
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ada18193-72dd-4b72-a23e-c2d417c8a410
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Jul 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sarah Jane O'Reilly
Contact Email
sarahjane.o'reilly@southampton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 7LY
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Further Information

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