Award

Emergency Department Stop Smoking Services

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

26 Jan 2026 at 11:52

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

Norfolk County Council has completed the procurement process for a new service titled "Emergency Department Stop Smoking Services," aimed at providing behaviour change support accessible throughout Norfolk. Conducted under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, the contract spans three years and was awarded through an open procedure, facilitating the engagement of competitive bids. The finalisation of the contract occurred on 26th January 2026, with the contract period commencing on 5th January 2026 and extending until 4th January 2029, with an optional extension of up to 12 months. The project focuses on community health services classified under CPV code 85323000 and involves collaboration with Norfolk and adjacent regions in the UK, specifically UKH15, UKH16, and UKH17.

This contract opens avenues for businesses in the health services sector, particularly those with capabilities in community health improvement and smoking cessation interventions. Providers that excel in service integration, collaboration, social value initiatives, and addressing health inequalities would find this opportunity particularly profitable, given the focus on delivering measurable health outcomes and innovative solutions. The tender process favoured suppliers with a strong track record, such as PROVIDE COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY, highlighting the value placed on quality and innovation. SMEs offering high-quality public health services, integration strategies, and peer learning models are well-placed to benefit, potentially enhancing their regional reputation and extending service reach through such government contracts.

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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 was undertaken under the Competitive Process of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 This was 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 were noted for this procurement exercise. This contract is for a new service that Norfolk County Council has not previously commissioned. This is a contract details notice. 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. Please note that both Norfolk County Council and Suffolk County Council have approved a devolution deal which is expected to lead to the establishment of a Mayoral Combined County Authority with strategic powers, headed by an elected mayor. Subject to the government laying a Statutory Instrument and to its approval by Parliament to formally establish the new combined authority, the first Mayoral election is expected to be in May 2028.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059a4b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006580-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
£1,207,774 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
22 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
26 Nov 20252 months 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
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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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