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Smoking Cessation Service

Peterborough City Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

24 Nov 2025 at 10:15

Tender Notice
Award

29 Aug 2025 at 15:58

Award Notice
Planning

09 Jul 2025 at 16:33

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Peterborough City Council has awarded a contract for a Smoking Cessation Service under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The procurement process followed a competitive procedure, with the contract officially awarded on 22nd September 2025 and set to commence on 1st November 2025. This service falls under the Medical practice and related services category (CPV code 85120000), aimed at reducing health inequalities through structured smoking cessation support in Peterborough. The contract, valued at £582,216, may extend until 31st October 2028, subject to a 12-month optional extension. The main procurement category is services, and the award uses an open procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those focused on community-based health initiatives. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with experience in delivering health services that integrate quality, innovation, and social value will find this contract particularly suitable. The competitive selection process prioritised quality and innovation, as well as value, which are key criteria for success. Given the focus on reducing smoking-related health disparities, firms with a track record in tackling health inequalities and providing effective, person-centred interventions will find this an advantageous opportunity to grow their operations by contributing valuable services to the Peterborough region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Smoking Cessation Service

Notice Description

This is a community-based smoking cessation service that aims to provide structured smoking cessation support to reduce smoking-related health inequalities and provide accessible, person-centered interventions with measurable outcomes. Smoking is a leading cause of preventable death and illness in Peterborough. Local smoking prevalence (12.9%) is slightly higher than the national average. Smoking rates are particularly high in deprived areas, among people with long term mental health conditions, substance misuse issues, those who are homeless and those in routine and manual occupations.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a community-based smoking cessation service that aims to provide structured smoking cessation support to reduce smoking-related health inequalities and provide accessible, person-centered interventions with measurable outcomes. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice as a result of a competitive process. 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 the relevant authority by midnight on 10th September 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award a contract under the competitive process of the PSR. The annual value for this contract is outlined below: Year 1 - PS203,872 Year 2 - PS189,172 Year 3 (Optional Extension) - PS189,172 The initial contract period will be for two years with a 1 x 12 month optional extension. The expected commencement date of the contract, subject to the provisional decision remaining unaltered as a result of any representations made during the standstill period, will be 1st November 2025. The contract will run from 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2028, should the optional 12 month extension be taken. This service was previously included in the Integrated Lifestyles Service, which was a joint contract between Peterborough City Council and Cambridgeshire County Council, with Cambridgeshire County Council as the lead Authority. The awarded provider for Peterborough City Council's Smoking Cessation Service is a new service provider.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055c5a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076328-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85120000 - Medical practice and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£582,216 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£582,216 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£582,216 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Aug 202512 months 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
Peterborough City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PETERBOROUGH
Postcode
PE2 8TY
Postcode Area
Peterborough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH41 Peterborough
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Peterborough
Electoral Ward
Fletton and Stanground
Westminster Constituency
North West Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Greater Peterborough Network

Further Information

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