Award

Emergency Department Stop Smoking Services

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

26 Nov 2025 at 15:42

Tender

09 Oct 2025 at 13:49

Planning

15 Sep 2025 at 12:11

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Emergency Department Stop Smoking Services" contract, conducted by Norfolk County Council, has reached the contract award stage. This initiative, under the health service industry category, aims to deliver a smoking cessation service across Norfolk, United Kingdom, with a focus on integration, collaboration, and sustainability. The contract, valued at £1,207,774, covers a period from 5th January 2026 to 4th January 2029, with a potential extension of up to 12 months. PROVIDE COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY has been selected as the winning supplier, showcasing strong quality and social value commitments. The procurement followed an open procedure, governed by the Provider Selection Regime 2023, and the standstill period will end on 8th December 2025. Key regions for service delivery include UKH15, UKH16, and UKH17.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in community health services, particularly those with experience in behavioural change and public health improvement. SMEs with capabilities in delivering integrated healthcare solutions and those prioritising social value through workforce initiatives and community investment could benefit greatly. The focus on improving access and addressing health inequalities suggests a competitive edge for providers with innovative and flexible service models capable of adapting to diverse community needs. Businesses that excel in collaborative partnerships and possess a robust track record in delivering high-quality health services are ideally positioned to compete in such procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Emergency Department Stop Smoking Services

Notice Description

The service will provide an evidence-based service for behaviour change and stop smoking that is accessible across Norfolk. This procurement is being undertaken under the Competitive Process of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 This is a procurement under the Provider Selection Regime and there are no specific notices that relate to this regime. The notice refers to the Light Touch Regime which is incorrect as this is a notice for the Competitive Process under the Provider Selection Regime 2023. The contract is for 3 years and is not a framework agreement. This procurement notice has been authorised by the Head of Complex Transactions and Sourcing and no conflict of interests have been noted for this procurement exercise. This contract is for a new service that Norfolk County Council has not previously commissioned. This is a notice of Intention to Award. The winning bidder scored the highest for quality, showing a strong track record, Under the key criteria of integration, collaboration and service sustainability the winning provider committed to review and progress meetings. The response demonstrated good plans for integration including with key partners outside of the ED. Good plans for collaboration were included in the bid. For the key criteria of social value, the response committed to a number of initiatives including workforce development initiatives and reinvesting in Norfolk. With regard to improving access and inequalities, the response demonstrated inclusive support, flexibility in access and a good focus around certain groups. For the key criteria of value, the response covered well Russell Standards and COSTED and covered relevant KPIs. For quality and innovation, the response demonstrated a strong staffing model, peer learning and people with lived experience Any representations ( as per the Health Care Services ( Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 should be received by midnight on Monday 8th December 2025. This gives time for any provider who might otherwise have been a provider of the services to which the contract relates to make representations; and for the council to consider those representations and respond as appropriate. If following the council's review of its representations a provider wishes to request that the Independent Patient Choice and Procurement Panel considers its representations, then it must submit its request using a pro forma published by the panel within 5 working days of receiving the council's decision. Standstill will commence Thursday 27th November 2025 and end on Midnight on Monday 8th December 2025.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Contract may be extended by up to 12 months at the Council's discretion.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059a4b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077384-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,207,774 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,207,774 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,207,774 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
22 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
26 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sourcingteam@norfolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk, TLH16 North and West Norfolk, TLH17 Breckland and South Norfolk

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROVIDE COMMUNITY INTEREST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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