Youth Vaping and Smoking Cessation Service

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

12 May 2026 at 07:59

Award

21 Apr 2026 at 15:04

Tender

22 Jan 2026 at 18:29

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.

How relevant is this notice?

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.

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 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Apr 20262 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DERBYSHIRE COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES NHS FT

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-060cd0-2026-05-12T08:59:16+01:00",
    "date": "2026-05-12T08:59:16+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-060cd0",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "CPH143",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "32014L0024",
            "scheme": "CELEX"
        },
        "title": "Youth Vaping and Smoking Cessation Service",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "85323000",
            "description": "Community health services"
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "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.",
        "value": {
            "amount": 510000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "description": "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.",
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "durationInDays": 1080
                },
                "hasRenewal": false,
                "submissionTerms": {
                    "variantPolicy": "notAllowed"
                },
                "hasOptions": false,
                "status": "cancelled",
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "name": "Quality",
                            "type": "quality",
                            "description": "80"
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "price",
                            "description": "20"
                        }
                    ]
                }
            }
        ],
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKF1"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UKF1"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryLocation": {
                    "description": "within the geographical area of Derbyshire"
                },
                "relatedLot": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "85323000",
                        "description": "Community health services"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "submissionMethod": [
            "electronicSubmission"
        ],
        "submissionMethodDetails": "https://www.eastmidstenders.org/",
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "economic",
                "documentType": "economicSelectionCriteria"
            },
            {
                "id": "technical",
                "documentType": "technicalSelectionCriteria"
            }
        ],
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure",
        "coveredBy": [
            "GPA"
        ],
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2026-02-20T11:00:00Z"
        },
        "submissionTerms": {
            "languages": [
                "en"
            ],
            "bidValidityPeriod": {
                "durationInDays": 180
            }
        },
        "hasRecurrence": false,
        "amendments": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "unstructuredChanges": [
                    {
                        "oldValue": {
                            "classifications": [
                                {
                                    "id": "85323000",
                                    "scheme": "CPV",
                                    "description": "Community health services"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        "newValue": {
                            "classifications": [
                                {
                                    "id": "85323000",
                                    "scheme": "CPV",
                                    "description": "Community health services"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        "where": {
                            "section": "II.1.2"
                        }
                    },
                    {
                        "newValue": {
                            "classifications": [
                                {
                                    "id": "85320000",
                                    "scheme": "CPV",
                                    "description": "Social services"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        "where": {
                            "section": "II.2.2"
                        }
                    }
                ],
                "description": "This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. This contract has now been formally awarded using the competitive process. The Council has award the Youth Vaping and Smoking Cessation service to Derbyshire Community Health Service NHS FT. Date of Contract Award 12 May 2026. The 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. The lifetime value of the contract is to a maximum of PS510,000 There were no reviews during standstill period. There were no conflicts of interest declared."
            }
        ]
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-140671",
            "name": "Derbyshire County Council",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Derbyshire County Council",
                "noIdentifierRationale": "notOnAnyRegister"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "County Hall",
                "locality": "Matlock",
                "region": "UKF1",
                "postalCode": "DE43AG",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Jayne Smith",
                "email": "jayne.smith@derbyshire.gov.uk",
                "url": "https://www.eastmidstenders.org/",
                "telephone": "+44 7999412189"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/home.aspx",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "REGIONAL_AUTHORITY",
                        "scheme": "TED_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Regional or local authority"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "01",
                        "scheme": "COFOG",
                        "description": "General public services"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-2049",
            "name": "Derbyshire County Council",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Derbyshire County Council"
            },
            "address": {
                "locality": "Matlock",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "roles": [
                "reviewBody"
            ],
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "procurement@derbyshire.gov.uk"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-69442",
            "name": "Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS FT",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS FT",
                "noIdentifierRationale": "notOnAnyRegister"
            },
            "address": {
                "locality": "Chesterfield",
                "region": "UKF1",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "large"
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-FTS-140671",
        "name": "Derbyshire County Council"
    },
    "language": "en",
    "description": "This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 01 May 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award a contract under the competitive process of the PSR. Decision Makers: SMT Public Health There were no conflicts of interest declared. The Council intends to award the Youth Vaping and Smoking Cessation service to Derbyshire Community Health Service NHS FT as the highest scoring tender. The evaluation assessed the responses against all the PSR key criteria including: Quality and innovation: High quality service delivery through robust arrangements and evidence-based practice. Value: Efficient, outcome focused delivery maximising benefits within available resources. Integration and sustainability: Collaborative working with schools and the wider system, with co production embedded to support sustainable delivery. Access and inequalities: Tailored interventions and inclusive co production improve accessibility, choice, and help reduce health inequalities for children and young people. Social value: Supports local employment, prevention, and improved population health through effective prevention and cessation support.",
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "036270-2026-1",
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ],
            "title": "Youth Vaping and Smoking Cessation Service",
            "status": "active",
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-FTS-69442",
                    "name": "Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS FT"
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "contracts": [
        {
            "id": "036270-2026-1",
            "awardID": "036270-2026-1",
            "title": "Youth Vaping and Smoking Cessation Service",
            "status": "active",
            "value": {
                "amount": 510000,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "dateSigned": "2026-04-20T00:00:00+01:00"
        }
    ],
    "bids": {
        "statistics": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "measure": "bids",
                "relatedLot": "1",
                "value": 6
            },
            {
                "id": "2",
                "measure": "electronicBids",
                "relatedLot": "1",
                "value": 5
            }
        ]
    }
}