Planning

2526-0042 Locally Commissioned Services for Smoking

LONDON BOROUGH OF ISLINGTON

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Planning

10 Nov 2025 at 14:24

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Islington is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the provision of Locally Commissioned Smoking Cessation Services under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The initiative, titled "2526-0042 Locally Commissioned Services for Smoking," falls under the industry category of pharmacy services and targets community pharmacy settings in the UK, specifically within the London region. Key dates include a due date for expressions of interest by 15th December 2025, with the contract period expected to start on 1st April 2026 and end by 31st March 2029, with potential extension until 31st March 2030.

This procurement process presents a significant opportunity for community pharmacies to engage in public health improvement initiatives while diversifying their service offerings. Businesses that specialise in pharmacy services, particularly those equipped to provide structured smoking cessation programmes, would be ideally suited to participate. The process utilizes a Direct Award Process B, ensuring that eligible providers who complete the necessary forms and criteria will secure a contract, thereby creating a stable revenue stream through the activity-based payment model outlined. This tender not only supports local health priorities but also allows businesses to consolidate their position in community health service provision.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2526-0042 Locally Commissioned Services for Smoking

Notice Description

Islington Council is commissioning providers to deliver its Community Pharmacy Smoking Cessation Locally Commissioned Service (LCS) under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) - Direct Award Process B. This service offers structured support to smokers who wish to quit, delivered by trained professionals in community pharmacy settings. Providers will be expected to deliver a stop smoking intervention consisting of six one-to-one behavioural support sessions, including the supply of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT). At least one session (the quit date) must be delivered face-to-face, and all sessions must align with the National Centre for Smoking Cessation and Training (NCSCT) standard treatment programme (updated October 2019). The contract will operate on an activity-based payment model: PS40 per client for assessment, registration, and quit date (subject to outcome recording). PS10 per client for those lost to follow-up. PS40 per client still smoking at 4 weeks post quit date. PS70 per client who quits at 4 weeks (self-reported or CO verified). This notice confirms that preliminary market engagement has taken place via direct Expression of Interest (EOI) letters sent to eligible community pharmacies. All providers who meet the requirements and submit a completed EOI form will be awarded a contract.

Planning Information

The contracting authority is undertaking a Direct Award Process B under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 for the provision of Locally Commissioned Smoking Cessation Services (Ref: 2526-0042). Preliminary market engagement has taken place via direct communication with eligible providers. Expression of Interest (EOI) letters have been issued to all pharmacies currently delivering the service, inviting them to confirm their continued participation. The EOI form includes all necessary procurement questions under PSR and will be used to confirm eligibility and award contracts. This notice is being published to ensure transparency and to notify the market that engagement has occurred. All providers who meet the requirements and submit a completed form will be awarded a contract. Any clarifications required will be handled by commissioners via email.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ddda
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072465-2025
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85149000 - Pharmacy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF ISLINGTON
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@islington.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N1 2UD
Post Town
North London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
St Mary's & St James'
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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