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HCC - 10/24 - Stop Smoking Seminars

HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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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.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STEVENAGE
Postcode
SG1 2ST
Postcode Area
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) Ltd

Further Information

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