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Allen Carr Easyway Smoking Seminars

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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24 Apr 2026 at 12:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process executed by Suffolk County Council involves the award of a contract for smoking cessation seminars titled "Allen Carr Easyway Smoking Seminars." This falls under the industry category of health services, specifically targeting eligible residents of Suffolk. The procurement is currently at the award stage, with the contract confirmed on 26 March 2026. Initially scheduled for a period from 1 March 2026 to 31 March 2027, it carries an option for extension by up to 12 months. Conducted as a limited procurement method, the process utilised a direct award under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) without a prior call for competition, emphasising tailored support derived from the Smoking and Vaping Health Needs Assessment 2024.

This tender represents a growth opportunity primarily for businesses like Allen Carr's Easyway (International) Ltd, specialising in innovative health service interventions such as smoking cessation. As the authority opts to purchase specific seminar spaces, businesses focused on health services and community outreach can effectively engage in delivering substantial public health benefits to Suffolk residents. Moreover, small and medium-sized enterprises with expertise in online and in-person health seminars are well-positioned to compete, particularly those adept at addressing unique local health needs through targeted interventions. The contract's substantial budget of £83,890, excluding VAT, underscores the significant scope for business engagement in this public health initiative.

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Notice Title

Allen Carr Easyway Smoking Seminars

Notice Description

The service shall be available to eligible residents of Suffolk. The service shall deliver smoking seminars, both online and in person as agreed with Suffolk County Council, as a curative intervention to support a successful smoking cessation journey. Recruitment to the service will be undertaken through targeted outreach, informed by the Smoking and Vaping Health Needs Assessment (2024) and agreed with Suffolk County Council. The Authority is purchasing access to a defined number of seminar spaces for eligible Suffolk residents. The provision of these seminar spaces forms a core component of the Services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The service shall be available to eligible residents of Suffolk. The service shall deliver smoking seminars, both online and in person as agreed with Suffolk County Council, as a curative intervention to support a successful smoking cessation journey. Recruitment to the service will be undertaken through targeted outreach, informed by the Smoking and Vaping Health Needs Assessment (2024) and agreed with Suffolk County Council. The Authority is purchasing access to a defined number of seminar spaces for eligible Suffolk residents. The provision of these seminar spaces forms a core component of the Services. An award has been made following direct award process A. The lifetime value of the contract is PS83,890 (excluding VAT) The contract period is 1st March 2026 - 31st March 2027 with an option to extend for up to a further 12 months.

Procurement Information

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. An award has been made following direct award process A.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068aba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037606-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£83,890 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20261 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
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALLEN CARR'S EASYWAY (INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

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