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SOL- Solihull Specialist Smoking Cessation Service 2024

SOLIHULL MBC

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

12 Aug 2024 at 09:21

Award

15 Jul 2024 at 13:59

Tender

07 May 2024 at 13:17

Summary of the contracting process

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council (Solihull MBC) has awarded a contract for the provision of a Specialist Smoking Cessation Service to ABL Health Ltd. This procurement falls under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and involves services classified under CPV code 85140000 for miscellaneous health services. The contract commences on 1st September 2024, running for five years, with an option to extend until 31st August 2031. The total contract value, including potential extensions, is estimated at £2,238,250.70. The selection process included evaluation based on Quality, Price, and Social Value criteria, and was conducted via a restricted procedure. The standstill period has concluded without any representations, and the contract is now at the award stage.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in healthcare services, particularly those with expertise in community-based public health initiatives. Companies with a strong record in delivering effective smoking cessation programmes and those capable of innovating within public health frameworks are encouraged to consider similar future opportunities. The contract not only supports the national Smoke Free 2030 objective but also focuses on reducing smoking prevalence in specific community groups, presenting growth opportunities for businesses adept at reaching diverse populations. The financial stability of applicants is paramount, with a minimum turnover threshold applied and funding subject to annual grant allocations from the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID).

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Notice Title

SOL- Solihull Specialist Smoking Cessation Service 2024

Notice Description

Solihull MBC is seeking to procure a Specialist Stop Smoking Service. This tender opportunity falls under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 (PSR). The contract term is for 5 years from 1st September 2024, with the option to extend up to 31st August 20231.Estimated maximum total contract value including extensions - PS2,255,750.00, however, the value is subject to changes in grant funding.Selection includes a minimum turnover threshold, and evaluation will be against Quality, Price, and Social Value criteria, as per the associated tender documents.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Solihull MBC is seeking to procure a Specialist Stop Smoking Service. This tender opportunity falls under The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 (PSR). Solihull recognises the value of providing a local specialist smoking cessation service, and the Specification sets out the requirements for a new community based Public Health Service. The aim of the Service is to improve service provision for best value, realise innovative solutions to reach target communities through best practice approaches and wider system collaboration. The Service will play a pivotal role in supporting delivery of the national Smoke Free 2030 objective, through reducing Solihull's smoking prevalence rates year on year, to achieve a 5% or less prevalence rate across all community cohorts. The current smoking prevalence rate for the borough is 10.6%, although this is above the England average, we have above average rates for specific community groups. The new Service being sought will be partially funded through new investment from Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID), and therefore will be required to have both the capability and capacity to work in accordance with grant OHID conditions. Please refer to '08 Schedule 1 Specification SOL-18741 vFinal' for further details.The initial term of the Contract will be for the period of five years from commencement but may be extended by mutual agreement by any increment of up to two further years to an expiry date no later than 31st August 2031. Any modifications to the contract will be in accordance PSR Regulations 2023.There is a maximum budget for year 1 of PS322,250.00. The tender will be evaluated against Quality, Price , and Social Value criteria, and a minimum financial turnover threshold applies. Please refer to the tender documents for further information. Additional information: The maximum budget is as indicated in the ITT, however, the level of grants and funding may change over the life of the contract. Inflation will be applied to Public Health Grant funding in line with the annual inflation applied to the grant allocation received by the Council. Funding provided from OHID grant will be aligned to the annual grant allocation to be confirmed on an annual basis.

Renewal: The initial term of the Contract will be for the period of five years from commencement but may be extended by mutual agreement by any increment of up to two further years to an expiry date no later than 31st August 2031. Any modifications to the contract will be in accordance PSR Regulations 2023.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04579b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025369-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

85312500 - Rehabilitation services

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,255,750 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,255,750 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,238,250 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
See ITT Part 1 page 6.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOLIHULL MBC
Contact Name
Corporate Procurement Service
Contact Email
procteam@solihull.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOLIHULL
Postcode
B91 3QB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG32 Solihull
Delivery Location
TLG32 Solihull

Local Authority
Solihull
Electoral Ward
St Alphege
Westminster Constituency
Solihull West and Shirley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABL HEALTH

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