Planning

25120 Stop Smoking Seminars

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

22 Jan 2026 at 09:58

Summary of the contracting process

Cambridgeshire County Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a contract titled "25120 Stop Smoking Seminars". This initiative falls under the health services industry category and aims to deliver evidence-based, drug-free seminars to assist individuals in stopping smoking. The process is governed by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, and the contract is expected to run from 1st March 2026 to 28th February 2027, with opportunities for extensions. These seminars are set to occur both in-person and virtually within the UKH12 region. Interested parties must express their interest by reviewing the service specification available on ProContract before the future notice date of 13th February 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for service providers specialising in health and wellness, particularly those experienced in delivering structured group programs and offering alternative methods for smoking cessation. Given the focus on priority groups such as workers in routine and manual roles, and individuals with mental health conditions, businesses with expertise in engaging diverse communities in health initiatives will find this contract particularly suited to their strengths. Furthermore, the project’s need for comprehensive monitoring and compliance with NICE guidelines suggests that firms with robust reporting and evaluation frameworks will have a competitive edge. This tender offers opportunities to expand service provision and develop partnerships with a regional authority like Cambridgeshire County Council.

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Notice Title

25120 Stop Smoking Seminars

Notice Description

Cambridgeshire County Council is seeking an experienced provider to deliver 760 drug-free, evidence-based Stop Smoking Seminars between 1st March 2026 - 28th February 2027. The service will complement existing local stop smoking support and offer an alternative approach for individuals who prefer not to use pharmacological aids.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Key requirements: * Deliver structured, interactive group seminars (approx. 5-6 hours) in-person and virtually. * Provide two optional follow-up sessions and ongoing support via phone/email. * Target priority groups including routine and manual workers, people with mental health conditions, and communities with high smoking prevalence. * Ensure accessibility, including reasonable adjustments and compliance with equality and digital standards. * Monitor and report quit outcomes at 4, 12, 26, and 52 weeks. * Ensure the intervention complies with NICE guideline NG209. The initial contract period is 12 months with two further optional extensions for up to 535 additional places, subject to performance and ongoing need: Extension 1 - 12 months Extension 2 - 6 months Please register your interest on ProContract to review the Service Specification which providers further information.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060bd1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005602-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£374,800 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sarah.fuller@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ALCONBURY WEALD, HUNTINGDON
Postcode
PE28 4YE
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC

Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
The Stukeleys
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

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