Planning

Market Engagement Event - Smokefree Sefton Stop Smoking Service

SEFTON COUNCIL

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Planning

20 Apr 2026 at 10:37

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sefton Council, a public authority within sub-central government, is initiating a procurement process for the Smokefree Sefton Stop Smoking Service, categorised under health services. The procurement stage is in the planning phase, with an engagement event scheduled for Friday, 15th May 2026, to be held virtually via Microsoft Teams. Interested providers are required to submit a document through the tendering portal “The Chest” by 8th May. The procurement will be governed by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, thus not subject to the Public Contract Regulations 2015 or the Procurement Act 2023. This engagement aims to prepare for the re-tendering of services from 2027 to 2034, with a provisional contract value of approximately £4,931,268 GBP. The procurement addresses above-threshold services, with a future notice anticipated by 27th May 2026.

The tender presents an excellent opportunity for SMEs operating in the healthcare sector to expand their portfolio through collaboration with a local government authority. Businesses with expertise in delivering health services, particularly those specialising in smoking cessation programmes, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement method encourages participation from small and medium enterprises, offering substantial growth potential for businesses that can effectively provide innovative health solutions aligning with service objectives. Engaging early in the planning stage and attending the milestone event are crucial steps for businesses to understand the requirements and tailor their proposals for success in this competitive procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Market Engagement Event - Smokefree Sefton Stop Smoking Service

Notice Description

Sefton Council is holding an engagement event on Friday 15th May ahead of the re-tendering of Smokefree Sefton Stop Smoking Service 2027 - 2034 The procurement of this contract will be subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 (PSR). For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 / Procurement Act 2023 will not apply to the future tender. The contract value is provisional and will be confirmed at tender stage.

Planning Information

Interested providers should fill in the document provided via the Authority's tendering portal "The Chest" and return it by midday on Friday 8th May. Providers will then receive a Microsoft Teams invite to the engagement event on Friday 15th May. Link to "The Chest": https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ Reference number: DN813476

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068621
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035542-2026
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
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
£4,931,268 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 May 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2031 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
SEFTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L20 3NJ
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Derby
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Further Information

Notice Documents

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