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Specialist Stop Smoking Service

Sefton Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Feb 2024 at 10:42

Award Notice
Tender

26 Sep 2023 at 17:08

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sefton Council's procurement for the Specialist Stop Smoking Service has reached the award stage. The contract, with an estimated value of £3,150,000 over 60 months, was awarded to ABL Health Ltd. The service is part of Sefton's Living Well Service, targeting health improvement by supporting smoking cessation. The Council's maximum budget for the contract is £630,000 per annum. The contract officially commenced on 1st April 2024 for an initial term of three years, with two one-year extension options available. This procurement falls under the "Light Touch" regime of Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This opportunity presents businesses in the health services industry with a chance to provide valuable support for smoking cessation programmes within the Sefton community. Companies focusing on health-related services, particularly those specialising in smoking cessation support, are well-suited to compete. With a contract duration covering a core period of three years and potential extensions, businesses can establish long-term partnerships with Sefton Council to deliver impactful health services. The procurement emphasises the importance of tailored support for diverse populations and aligning services with community needs to promote healthier environments for children and young people.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Specialist Stop Smoking Service

Notice Description

Sefton Council is looking to appoint a provider to deliver the Community Stop Smoking Service for Sefton that forms an integral part of Sefton's Living Well Service (LWS). LWS has three core strands, comprised of two specialist components 'Smokefree Sefton' and 'Active Sefton', and a community component, 'LWS Community'. The scope of this project covers LWS Smokefree Sefton only but describes the aligned and integrated relationship with the other components, to provide a seamless health improvement offer for Sefton residents. Sefton wishes to implement a model of service delivery that is dynamic in its approach and meets the diverse needs of the population it serves. The service will maximise opportunities to provide expert and tailored support for people who want to quit or reduce the harms associated with smoking and tobacco. The service will work effectively with key stakeholders to ensure more children and young people grow up in smokefree environments and communities, focusing on settings where children are more likely to be exposed to smoking, including homes and play areas. This contract will commence 1st April 2024 and run for a core period of three years, with two one-year extension options. This procurement is being undertaken in accordance with section 7 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, also known as the "Light Touch" regime. The Council's maximum budget for this contract is PS630,000 per annum. The price agreed for the contract is subject to the ongoing availability of sufficient funding. In the event that during the contract period the Local Authority does not have sufficient funds to cover the price of the contract the Contractor will develop and agree a contract variation with the Commissioner such that the contract price remains within the funding available. In the event that agreement cannot be reached the dispute resolution procedure set out within the contract will be followed.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Sefton Council is looking to appoint a provider to deliver the Community Stop Smoking Service for Sefton that forms an integral part of Sefton's Living Well Service (LWS). LWS has three core strands, comprised of two specialist components 'Smokefree Sefton' and 'Active Sefton', and a community component, 'LWS Community'. The scope of this project covers LWS Smokefree Sefton only but describes the aligned and integrated relationship with the other components, to provide a seamless health improvement offer for Sefton residents. Sefton wishes to implement a model of service delivery that is dynamic in its approach and meets the diverse needs of the population it serves. The service will maximise opportunities to provide expert and tailored support for people who want to quit or reduce the harms associated with smoking and tobacco. The service will work effectively with key stakeholders to ensure more children and young people grow up in smokefree environments and communities, focusing on settings where children are more likely to be exposed to smoking, including homes and play areas. This contract will commence 1st April 2024 and run for a core period of three years, with two one-year extension options. This procurement is being undertaken in accordance with section 7 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, also known as the "Light Touch" regime. The Council's maximum budget for this contract is PS630,000 per annum. The price agreed for the contract is subject to the ongoing availability of sufficient funding. In the event that during the contract period the Local Authority does not have sufficient funds to cover the price of the contract the Contractor will develop and agree a contract variation with the Commissioner such that the contract price remains within the funding available. In the event that agreement cannot be reached the dispute resolution procedure set out within the contract will be followed. Additional information: Please note the estimated value of PS3,150,000 is for the total duration of the contract including extensions (60 months). The Council's maximum budget for this contract is PS630,000 per annum. The awarded value of PS1,278,675 refers to the initial term of the contract only (3 months)

Options: The contract will be for a core period of 36 months (1st April 2024 - 31st March 2027) with two 12-month extension options, therefore 60 months in total. A new tender process will be initiated around nine months before the end of the contract, including extensions if these have been taken.

Renewal: The contract will be for a core period of 36 months (1st April 2024 - 31st March 2027) with two 12-month extension options, therefore 60 months in total.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-040401
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004003-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,150,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,150,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,278,675 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
The contract will be for a core period of 36 months (1st April 2024 - 31st March 2027) with two 12-month extension options, therefore 60 months in total. A new tender process will be initiated around nine months before the end of the contract, including extensions if these have been taken.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Sefton Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L20 3NJ
Postcode Area
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
TLD7 Merseyside
Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Derby
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABL Health Ltd

Further Information

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