Award

STOP SMOKING SERVICE

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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TenderUpdate

22 Aug 2024 at 13:14

Award

10 Jul 2024 at 10:04

Summary of the contracting process

Hampshire County Council has concluded a public procurement process for a Stop Smoking Service, with the contract being awarded to Solutions 4 Health Ltd. The procurement falls under the 'Miscellaneous health services' category and aims to provide specialist smoking cessation support, enhancing the quality, reach, and capacity of local tobacco control programmes to improve health outcomes and reduce health inequalities. This award follows a direct award process without prior publication, under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The contract value is estimated at £1,100,000, with services set to commence on 1st October 2024 in UKJ1 regions, including areas like Berkshire and Hampshire. The contract was formally concluded on 22nd July 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health services sector, particularly those specialising in smoking cessation and public health initiatives. Companies with experience in providing evidence-based, specialist smoking cessation services, and adhering to NICE guidelines, stand a good chance of success. The contract requires the development of a flexible and outcome-focused service model, making it ideal for innovative SMEs with a proven track record in reducing health inequalities. This initiative not only provides a path to new business but also enables participation in critical public health improvements.

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Notice Title

STOP SMOKING SERVICE

Notice Description

Smoking is the most important cause of preventable ill health and premature mortality in the UK. Smoking is a major risk factor for many diseases such as lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and heart disease. It is also associated with cancers in other organs, including lip, mouth, throat, bladder, kidney, stomach liver and cervix. Smoking is a modifiable lifestyle risk factor; effective tobacco control measures can reduce the prevalence of smoking in the population. Supporting people to stop smoking directly contributes to improving health and wellbeing. Evidence-based, specialist smoking cessation services are the most effective way to quit. This local stop smoking service aims is to provide specialist smoking cessation support to help smokers quit and also increase the quality, reach, and capacity of tobacco control programs and services, in order to improve health outcomes and reduce health inequalities. We expect the provider to develop a clear service model, which delivers a flexible and responsive outcome-focussed service and demonstrates compliance with NICE guidelines. It is the intention of the Council to award a contract to an existing provider following direct award process C

Lot Information

Lot 1

Smoking is the most important cause of preventable ill health and premature mortality in the UK. Smoking is a major risk factor for many diseases such as lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and heart disease. It is also associated with cancers in other organs, including lip, mouth, throat, bladder, kidney, stomach liver and cervix. Smoking is a modifiable lifestyle risk factor; effective tobacco control measures can reduce the prevalence of smoking in the population. Supporting people to stop smoking directly contributes to improving health and wellbeing. Evidence-based, specialist smoking cessation services are the most effective way to quit. This local stop smoking service aims is to provide specialist smoking cessation support to help smokers quit and also increase the quality, reach, and capacity of tobacco control programs and services, in order to improve health outcomes and reduce health inequalities. We expect the provider to develop a clear service model, which delivers a flexible and responsive outcome-focussed service and demonstrates compliance with NICE guidelines. It is the intention of the Council to award a contract to an existing provider following direct award process C. Th services are intended to be provided between 1st October 2024 and 31st March 2025

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by . This contract has not yet been formally awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047c2d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026859-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85121000 - Medical practice services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,100,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Martin Kelly
Contact Email
martin.kelly@hants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1962832153

Buyer Location

Locality
WINCHESTER
Postcode
SO23 8ZB
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)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ35 South Hampshire, TLJ36 Central Hampshire, TLJ37 North Hampshire

Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
St Michael
Westminster Constituency
Winchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOLUTIONS 4 HEALTH

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