Award

HCC - 10/24 - Stop Smoking Seminars

HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

14 Jan 2025 at 15:36

Award

11 Dec 2024 at 15:12

Summary of the contracting process

Hertfordshire County Council (HCC) has finalised the contract for "HCC - 10/24 - Stop Smoking Seminars," within the health services industry category. The contract focuses on delivering a drug-free solution for smoking cessation to residents, complementing existing services. The announcement follows the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) and the contract was awarded on 10th December 2024, taking effect from 27th December 2024. The initial term is until 31st March 2025, with potential extensions up to 31st March 2029, subject to funding and performance. The contract’s estimated lifetime value is £375,000, and the service will be implemented in Stevenage, within the UKH23 region.

This tender presents substantial business opportunities, particularly for providers experienced in cognitive restructuring therapy, seminar-based interventions, and digital healthcare services. The successful supplier, Allen Carr's Easyway (international) Ltd, reflects the potential for SMEs to secure significant public contracts by demonstrating innovative practices and compliance with data protection legislation. Businesses adept in delivering flexible, evidence-based health services with quick mobilisation are well-suited to compete. This contract implies ongoing opportunities for providers to engage in performance-driven, annually renewable projects contributing to public health improvements.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

HCC - 10/24 - Stop Smoking Seminars

Notice Description

This service is for the delivery of Stop Smoking Services via a drug-free solution which will be an additional option to smokers alongside the existing stop smoking services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This service is for the delivery of Stop Smoking Services via a drug-free solution which will be an additional option to smokers alongside the existing stop smoking services. The provider must have experience of providing: * stop smoking services via a drug-free solution * cognitive restructuring/retraining therapy * seminar-based interventions delivered by therapists via online video programme (so that users can access the service at a time which is convenient to them) and live online groups via a digital platform (if users wish to engage as part of a group) * a clinically proven method * shorter backup sessions, telephone support, and email support to those who may require further assistance * a mechanism for contacting clients and recording success rates * quick mobilisation of programmes. We require the service provider to have a model which is ready to be mobilised by the end of December 2024 to limit the amount of time required to start supporting Hertfordshire Residents * a solution which is compliant with the requirements of all data protection legislation, primarily but not exclusively the UK GPDR and Data Protection Act 2018, and any amending or replacement legislation to ensure the protection of the rights of data subjects. This notice is an intention to award a contract using the Most Suitable Provider (MSP) process under the Provider Selection Regime. The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS375,000 which includes any available extensions. The contract will be for an initial period until 31st March 2025, with the possibility to extend on an annual basis up until 31st March 2029 if funding allows and subject to satisfactory performance at the discretion of HCC. This is a new service with a new provider. The contract is expected to commence on 27th December 2024. Additional information: An intended approach notice was published via PIN on the 19th November 2024. Notice reference: 2024/S 000-037388

Options: There will be the option to extend on an annual basis (up until 31st March 2029), if funding allows and subject to satisfactory performance, at the discretion of HCC.

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 Contracts 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 decision makers by 24th December 2024. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c732
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001223-2025
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

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£375,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 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
HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
strategic.procurement@hertfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
STEVENAGE
Postcode
SG1 2ST
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC

Local Authority
Stevenage
Electoral Ward
Symonds Green
Westminster Constituency
Stevenage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALLEN CARR'S EASYWAY (INTERNATIONAL

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-04c732-2025-01-14T15:36:05Z",
    "date": "2025-01-14T15:36:05Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-04c732",
    "description": "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 Contracts 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 decision makers by 24th December 2024. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. Written representations should be sent to Strategic.procurement@hertfordshire.gov.uk Details of the individual(s) making the award decision: HHIS Health Improvement Manager Commissioning Manager No conflicts of interest have been identified. The provider we intend to award a contract to met the mandatory requirements, and was assessed against the relevant PSR 5 key criteria which were weighted in accordance with their importance i.e. Key criteria 1 - Quality and innovation, Key criteria 3 - Integration, collaboration and service sustainability, Key criteria 2 - Value, Key criteria 4 - Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice and Key criteria 5 - Social value.",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "HCC2416205",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "32014L0024",
            "scheme": "CELEX"
        },
        "title": "HCC - 10/24 - Stop Smoking Seminars",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "85100000",
            "description": "Health services"
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "description": "This service is for the delivery of Stop Smoking Services via a drug-free solution which will be an additional option to smokers alongside the existing stop smoking services.",
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "description": "This service is for the delivery of Stop Smoking Services via a drug-free solution which will be an additional option to smokers alongside the existing stop smoking services. The provider must have experience of providing: * stop smoking services via a drug-free solution * cognitive restructuring/retraining therapy * seminar-based interventions delivered by therapists via online video programme (so that users can access the service at a time which is convenient to them) and live online groups via a digital platform (if users wish to engage as part of a group) * a clinically proven method * shorter backup sessions, telephone support, and email support to those who may require further assistance * a mechanism for contacting clients and recording success rates * quick mobilisation of programmes. We require the service provider to have a model which is ready to be mobilised by the end of December 2024 to limit the amount of time required to start supporting Hertfordshire Residents * a solution which is compliant with the requirements of all data protection legislation, primarily but not exclusively the UK GPDR and Data Protection Act 2018, and any amending or replacement legislation to ensure the protection of the rights of data subjects. This notice is an intention to award a contract using the Most Suitable Provider (MSP) process under the Provider Selection Regime. The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS375,000 which includes any available extensions. The contract will be for an initial period until 31st March 2025, with the possibility to extend on an annual basis up until 31st March 2029 if funding allows and subject to satisfactory performance at the discretion of HCC. This is a new service with a new provider. The contract is expected to commence on 27th December 2024. Additional information: An intended approach notice was published via PIN on the 19th November 2024. Notice reference: 2024/S 000-037388",
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "name": "Most Suitable Process with regard to the key criteria",
                            "type": "quality",
                            "description": "100"
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "price",
                            "description": "0"
                        }
                    ]
                },
                "hasOptions": true,
                "options": {
                    "description": "There will be the option to extend on an annual basis (up until 31st March 2029), if funding allows and subject to satisfactory performance, at the discretion of HCC."
                },
                "status": "cancelled"
            }
        ],
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKH23"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "procurementMethod": "limited",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition",
        "reviewDetails": "The Council will enter into an 8 working day standstill period following publication of this Contract Award Notice before officially awarding the Contract in line with the requirements under PSR.",
        "procurementMethodRationaleClassifications": [
            {
                "scheme": "TED_PT_AWARD_CONTRACT_WITHOUT_CALL",
                "id": "D_OUTSIDE_SCOPE",
                "description": "The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive"
            }
        ],
        "procurementMethodRationale": "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 Contracts 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 decision makers by 24th December 2024. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.",
        "amendments": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "description": "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. The contract has now been formally awarded using the most suitable provider process. The contract was awarded on 10th December 2024. The service commenced on 27th December 2024, for an initial period until 31st March 2025, with the possibility to extend on an annual basis up until 31st March 2029 if funding allows and subject to satisfactory performance at the discretion of HCC. The estimated lifetime value of the contract is PS375,000"
            }
        ]
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "039961-2024-HCC2416205-1",
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ],
            "title": "Stop Smoking Seminars",
            "status": "active",
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-COH-02423347",
                    "name": "Allen Carr's Easyway (international) Ltd"
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-132570",
            "name": "HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL",
                "noIdentifierRationale": "notOnAnyRegister"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Robertson House, Six Hills Way,",
                "locality": "Stevenage",
                "region": "UKH23",
                "postalCode": "SG1 2ST",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "strategic.procurement@hertfordshire.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "http://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "TED_CA_TYPE",
                        "id": "REGIONAL_AUTHORITY",
                        "description": "Regional or local authority"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "COFOG",
                        "id": "01",
                        "description": "General public services"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-02423347",
            "name": "Allen Carr's Easyway (international) Ltd",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Allen Carr's Easyway (international) Ltd",
                "id": "02423347",
                "scheme": "GB-COH"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Park House, 14 Pepys Road, Raynes Park,",
                "locality": "London",
                "region": "UKI63",
                "postalCode": "SW20 8NH",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "sme"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-114606",
            "name": "Independent Choice and Procurement Panel",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Independent Choice and Procurement Panel"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Wellington House",
                "locality": "London",
                "postalCode": "SE1 8UG",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "roles": [
                "reviewBody"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-FTS-132570",
        "name": "HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
    },
    "contracts": [
        {
            "id": "039961-2024-HCC2416205-1",
            "awardID": "039961-2024-HCC2416205-1",
            "title": "Stop Smoking Seminars",
            "status": "active",
            "value": {
                "amount": 375000,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "dateSigned": "2024-12-10T00:00:00Z"
        }
    ],
    "bids": {
        "statistics": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "measure": "bids",
                "relatedLot": "1",
                "value": 1
            }
        ]
    },
    "language": "en"
}