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09 Jul 2026 at 13:49

Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council is currently in the tender stage of the procurement process for developing a Tobacco Control Strategy, aimed at reducing smoking prevalence in Kent. This initiative aligns with the national Tobacco Control Plan and is set in Maidstone, United Kingdom, with a focus on the health services industry. The tender, titled "CN260767 RFQ - Kent County Council Tobacco Control Strategy," seeks to produce a localised strategy that includes strategic recommendations and a comprehensive action plan. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 24th July 2026 at 12:00 PM BST, with enquiries closing by 17th July 2026.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those experienced in policy development, public health strategy, and community health initiatives. With a contract value of up to £60,000, this project is particularly suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of contributing to a health-focused governmental strategy. The open procurement process ensures a competitive environment, inviting any capable organisation to participate and contribute to the vital task of building a healthier Kent.

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Notice Title

CN260767 RFQ - Kent County Council Tobacco Control Strategy

Notice Description

KCC requires a suitable provider to: *Produce a local Kent-based Tobacco Control Strategy, in line with the national Tobacco Control Plan, with the aim of reducing smoking prevalence in Kent (especially among high smoking prevalence groups). This will require strategic recommendations to reduce the take up of smoking (prevention), increase the number of referrals into stop smoking services and support legislation locally, where applicable, to support a Smokefree generation. *Develop a comprehensive Action Plan aligned to the strategy that delivers SMART objectives and outcomes for a range of Kent partners to sign up to. Partners will have an opportunity to further shape and co-design the action plan once a Kent Tobacco Control Alliance has been formed by the KCC Public Health Department after the life of this contract. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Health-services./6MGZU9B8HB To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/6MGZU9B8HB

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c7aa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064780-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85100000 - Health services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Aug 2026 - 1 Dec 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT 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
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

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