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Youth Vaping and Smoking Cessation Service

Derbyshire County Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

12 May 2026 at 08:59

Tender Notice
Award

21 Apr 2026 at 16:04

Award Notice
Tender

22 Jan 2026 at 18:29

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process led by Derbyshire County Council involves the provision of a Youth Vaping and Smoking Cessation Service, classified under Community health services. The focus is on delivering targeted smoking and vaping cessation interventions for children and young people, mainly in secondary schools within Derbyshire (excluding Derby City). The procurement cycle has reached the 'Award' phase, with the contract awarded to Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust. It is a competitive process conducted under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The contract begins on 1st September 2026, lasting two years until 31st August 2028, with an optional extension for a third year, pending successful delivery and funding availability. The total contract value is capped at £510,000.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for providers in the community health services sector to expand their presence by delivering innovative and evidence-based solutions. Suitable candidates would be well-versed in public health strategies, with capabilities in service integration, sustainability, and enhancing social value. Collaborations with educational institutions and community partners will be essential to achieve the desired outcomes, providing a foundation for reducing health inequalities among youth. Organisations with a strong focus on quality service delivery, cost-efficiency, and local employment are particularly well-suited to benefit from this initiative, given the tender ensured alignment with national guidelines and an emphasis on value maximisation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Youth Vaping and Smoking Cessation Service

Notice Description

The Council is seeking a single experienced Provider to deliver a targeted smoking and vaping cessation intervention for Children and Young People (CYP) delivered predominantly within secondary school settings on a phased approach within Derbyshire (excluding Derby City). The service will align with the national Stopping the Start Strategy and Derbyshire County Council Public Health Strategic Plan. The service will support pupils aged 12 and over who wish to stop smoking, vaping, or both. It will be informed by best practice in line with NICE guideline NICE NG209, and delivered by certified National Centre Smoking Cessation and Training (NCSCT) stop smoking practitioners embedded within the school community. Delivery will include effective partnership working to avoid duplication and enhance existing prevention activity. The Youth Vaping and Smoking Cessation Service will commence on 01 September 2026 for a period of 2 years to 31 August 2028. Subject to available funding and successful delivery of Phase 1 and evaluation, the Council may at is discretion approve delivery of Phase 2 for year 3 from 01 September 2028 to 31 August 2029. A mobilisation period will run from 14 May 2026 to service commencement date on 01 September 2026 (see Mobilisation Section) and will be non-chargeable; no fees or cost incurred during this period will be payable by the Council.

Lot Information

Lot 1

he Council is seeking a single experienced Provider to deliver a targeted smoking and vaping cessation intervention for Children and Young People (CYP) delivered predominantly within secondary school settings on a phased approach within Derbyshire (excluding Derby City). The service will align with the national Stopping the Start Strategy and Derbyshire County Council Public Health Strategic Plan. The service will support pupils aged 12 and over who wish to stop smoking, vaping, or both. It will be informed by best practice in line with NICE guideline NICE NG209, and delivered by certified National Centre Smoking Cessation and Training (NCSCT) stop smoking practitioners embedded within the school community. Delivery will include effective partnership working to avoid duplication and enhance existing prevention activity. The Youth Vaping and Smoking Cessation Service will commence on 01 September 2026 for a period of 2 years to 31 August 2028. Subject to available funding and successful delivery of Phase 1 and evaluation, the Council may at is discretion approve delivery of Phase 2 for year 3 from 01 September 2028 to 31 August 2029. A mobilisation period will run from 14 May 2026 to service commencement date on 01 September 2026 (see Mobilisation Section) and will be non-chargeable; no fees or cost incurred during this period will be payable by the Council.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060cd0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043280-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£510,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£510,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Derbyshire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MATLOCK
Postcode
DE4 3AG
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS FT

Further Information

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