Planning

West Midlands Smoking Cessation Portal Project

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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PlanningUpdate

18 Sep 2025 at 11:15

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

18 Sep 2025 at 08:28

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority is currently in the planning stage for the West Midlands Smoking Cessation Portal Project. This initiative aims to develop a web-based portal to connect residents of the West Midlands with smoking cessation services, within the industry category of web site design services. The project is located in the United Kingdom, specifically within the West Midlands region. The Request for Information phase is ongoing, with submissions due by 9th October 2025. The contract is valued at a gross amount of £90,000, with the procurement process following a "lightTouch" regime. Key future dates include a notice date set for 1st November 2025, and the contract period is expected from 1st January 2026 to 30th June 2027, with possible extensions up to June 2030.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, especially those specialising in web design services, software development, and digital health solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete, as the procurement process is suitable for these entities. By participating, businesses can expand their service offerings and establish a presence in a vital public health initiative within the UK. Successful bidders will have the opportunity to contribute to an impactful public health project, strengthening their reputation and opening avenues for future public sector collaborations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

West Midlands Smoking Cessation Portal Project

Notice Description

West Midlands Combined Authority, working with the West Midlands Regional Local Authorities, are currently developing a specification based upon the region's requirement for a web-based portal to direct residents of the West Midlands to smoking cessation services.

Planning Information

Request for Information, fleshing out known unknowns in our draft specification. The deadline for submissions on this RFI is 09/10/2025. Link to the project, containing all documentation: https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk/go/6142480001995C8818E4

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059cc7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057675-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

72413000 - World wide web (www) site design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.team@wmca.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B19 3SD
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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