Planning

Specialist Smoking Cessation Services

HULL CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

28 May 2025 at 11:45

PlanningUpdate

23 May 2025 at 12:44

PlanningUpdate

22 May 2025 at 15:32

Planning

22 May 2025 at 15:16

Summary of the contracting process

Hull City Council has initiated a planned procurement for Specialist Smoking Cessation Services, with an estimated gross value of £4,560,000 in the health services sector. This project is part of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, utilizing a direct award process. The contract, expected to commence on 1st April 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2029, includes potential for renewal until 2030. Located in the Hull region (UKE11), the procurement process is currently in the planning update stage, with communication updates anticipated by 17th October 2025, following an amendment for greater clarity on procurement routes.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for SMEs in the health services industry. Companies specializing in health promotion and consultancy, particularly those experienced in smoking cessation programs, are well-positioned to compete for this contract. The direct award approach under the light touch regime can streamline the process for qualified suppliers, encouraging innovative and effective service delivery within the community. Successful engagement could enhance business profiles and expand service offerings in public health arenas, further establishing successful bidders as key players in healthcare provision. Hull City Council’s emphasis on such niche health initiatives underscores a focussed investment in community well-being, making it an attractive prospect for seasoned providers in this sector.

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Notice Title

Specialist Smoking Cessation Services

Notice Description

To provide the delivery of specialist stop smoking services. This service is to be procured under The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, through Direct Award Process C.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051f05
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028075-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HULL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurementteam@hullcc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HULL
Postcode
HU1 2AA
Post Town
Hull
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of
Delivery Location
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of

Local Authority
Kingston upon Hull, City of
Electoral Ward
St Andrew's & Docklands
Westminster Constituency
Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice

Further Information

Notice Documents

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