Planning

Preliminary Market Engagement Youth Vaping and Smoking Cessation Service

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

01 Oct 2025 at 16:08

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Derbyshire County Council is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Preliminary Market Engagement for Youth Vaping and Smoking Cessation Service." This tender, located in the UKF1 region, focuses on the health and social work services category. The council seeks market engagement to inform service design and explore potential solutions for youth vaping and smoking cessation objectives. Interested organisations are invited to complete a questionnaire by 14:00 on 15th October 2025, as part of the council's efforts to gauge interest and gather information, which is crucial for the development of the service specification. The exercise is scheduled to be completed with an indicative contract period starting on 1st September 2026 and ending on 31st August 2030.

This procurement process presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), owing to its suitability for diverse service delivery approaches. By participating in this preliminary market engagement exercise, businesses can position themselves for future tender opportunities and contribute innovative solutions within the health services sector. Moreover, the procurement intends to explore a range of delivery models, thereby opening doors for companies that specialise in health and social work services to expand their client base and showcase their expertise in a growing field focused on public health improvement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Preliminary Market Engagement Youth Vaping and Smoking Cessation Service

Notice Description

The Council is seeking to engage with organisations to gather information and explore potential solutions to achieve the Youth Vaping and Smoking Cessation objectives. This Preliminary Market Engagement Exercise (PME) is being undertaken to seek ideas and information through written responses via a questionnaire from interested organisations to: Gauge the level of interest in delivering services for Youth Vaping and Smoking Cessation Service Better understand the solutions and services that are available to inform service design and specification development. Explore how the different delivery options and approaches could be delivered Consider the likely costs. Please note: The contract start and end dates are indicative only.

Planning Information

The Soft Market information can be accessed via the following link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=4d564f53-ce9e-f011-813a-005056b64545 Please complete the online questionnaire which can be accessed via the following link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=s46aQhAyGk6qomzN4N2rxXtvKp3qt6FPlTuiYyOZTRlUMkMxWkNOWldBRTRLNkFBMjVQRDZNWlVPRy4u or within the Soft Market information document. The deadline for completion of the questionnaire is 14:00 on Wednesday 15/10/2025

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a63f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061493-2025
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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2030 4-5 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
DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
countyprocurementcompliance.team@derbyshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MATLOCK
Postcode
DE4 3AG
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Matlock West
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

Further Information

Notice Documents

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