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Development and Production of a Digital Smoking Cessation Aid to Support Smokers to Quit in Wales

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

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13 Aug 2025 at 13:17

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is seeking proposals for the development of a digital smoking cessation aid. This procurement process is being led by Public Health Wales, falling under the industry category of application service providers and internet development services. The project is located in the United Kingdom and is at the tender stage, with the tender period concluding on 28th August 2025 at 12:00 PM. This open procurement method targets services under the Welsh devolved regulations, seeking to adapt an existing smoking cessation application to better align with the NHS Wales Smoking Cessation Services.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for digital suppliers proficient in application development, particularly those experienced in health-related digital tools. As the procurement process encourages participation from SMEs and VCSEs, smaller and value-driven enterprises can leverage this project to expand their portfolio in the public health sector. With a contract start date anticipated on 22nd September 2025 and potential for renewal, successful bidders can expect to forge a longstanding relationship with NHS Wales, contributing to substantial business growth within the sphere of digital health solutions.

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Notice Title

Development and Production of a Digital Smoking Cessation Aid to Support Smokers to Quit in Wales

Notice Description

Public Health Wales are inviting suitably qualified digital suppliers to submit proposals for the licensing and, where necessary, further development of an existing smoking cessation application. The objective is to adapt the application to meet the specific needs of smokers in Wales and to ensure alignment with NHS Wales Smoking Cessation Services (Help Me Quit). It is anticipated that certain elements of any pre-existing App will require development to meet the needs of Public Health Wales and the Help Me Quit service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: This contract is being let with optional 1 year + 1 year extension period. These extensions are entirely at the discretion of the Trust. If they are exercised the successful bidder will be formally notified.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058716
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048426-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72416000 - Application service providers

72420000 - Internet development services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Sep 2025 - 21 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Additional Buyers

PUBLIC HEALTH WALES - NHS

Contact Name
Bethan Dyke
Contact Email
bethan.dyke@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
02921800536

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF15 7QZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Butetown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

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