--- title: "Invitation to Tender for Suffolk Countywide Provision for Smoking Cessation support programme" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-13832b6b-9755-4bf6-bd6b-f9471dd0f298" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-13832b6b-9755-4bf6-bd6b-f9471dd0f298" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-13832b6b-9755-4bf6-bd6b-f9471dd0f298.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-13832b6b-9755-4bf6-bd6b-f9471dd0f298.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BABERGH DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2023-08-28" --- # Invitation to Tender for Suffolk Countywide Provision for Smoking Cessation support programme Buyer: BABERGH DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-13832b6b-9755-4bf6-bd6b-f9471dd0f298 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-13832b6b-9755-4bf6-bd6b-f9471dd0f298) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-13832b6b-9755-4bf6-bd6b-f9471dd0f298.json) ## Summary The Babergh District Council is inviting tenders for the "Suffolk Countywide Provision for Smoking Cessation support programme". This joint procurement involves several councils in Suffolk and aims to address the health impact of tobacco use in the region. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions on September 14, 2023. The contract period is set to start on October 2, 2023, and end on March 29, 2024. The procurement falls under the main procurement category of services and is classified under administrative healthcare services. This tender provides an opportunity for organisations in the healthcare and public health sectors to provide smoking cessation support services in Suffolk. Businesses well-versed in healthcare services, community health services, and health promotion are well-suited to compete for this contract. The Babergh District Council is leading this procurement, which aligns with national policies to reduce smoking prevalence and improve population health outcomes. Potential suppliers with innovative solutions to address smoking-related health inequalities are encouraged to participate in this tender to contribute to a smoke-free generation in Suffolk. ## Notice This is a joint procurement which is to cover all areas of the Suffolk Districts. The joint venture procurement is being run involving East Suffolk District Council, West Suffolk District Council, Babergh District Council (BDC), Mid-Suffolk District Council (MSDC) & Ipswich Borough Council.(the council listed above') are based in central Ipswich Suffolk districts ) All of the above contracting district councils invite suitably qualified organisations to tender for this project. 1. Purpose 1.1 Population Needs National Context / Evidence Base Tobacco use is the single most preventable cause of ill health in the UK - and Suffolk - and there is clear evidence that by reducing prevalence of tobacco use that health and healthy life expectancy will improve within the population (ref GBD). Smoking is a major cause of health inequalities, with smoking rates much higher among low-income groups and among adults with a mental health condition; around 40% of those with a serious mental health condition smoke. In 2019 around 1 in 4 (23.4%) of people in routine and manual occupations smoked, compared to only 9.3% of those in managerial and professional occupations. Smoking accounts for around half the difference in life expectancy between the richest and poorest groups (ref HNA). Smoking behaviour is primarily driven by addiction to nicotine; however, a wide range of personal, social, and environmental factors interplay with this addiction to influence who starts smoking, who continues to smoke and who gives up. Tackling smoking therefore requires a comprehensive approach which incorporates a range of public health interventions at different levels to tackle the individual, social and cultural influences on smoking behaviour. Reducing smoking prevalence and the use of tobacco can help local government to 1) cut costs to local public services, 2) protect children from harm, 3) boost the disposable income of the poorest people, and 4) drive improvement across key measures of population health. 1.2 National Policy In July 2017, the UK government published 'Towards a Smokefree Generation - A Tobacco Control Plan for England'. This contained a vision of a smokefree generation (prevalence of 5% or lower) with a plan for action to reduce both overall prevalence and reduce the inequality gap in prevalence. Actions included a focus on prevention, supporting smokers to quit, eliminating variations in smoking rates and ensuring enforcement e.g., high duty rates for tobacco products. Additionally, The NHS Long Term Plan contained the following actions relevant to smoking: o By 2023/24, all people admitted to hospital who smoke will be offered NHS-funded tobacco treatment services. o The model will be adapted for pregnant mothers. o A new universal smoking cessation offer will be available as part of specialist mental health services [2] More recently, The Khan Review: Making Smoking Obsolete acknowled... Additional information: To review all ITT and supporting tender documents please visit www.suffolksourcing.uk. You will be able to register your interest and download all documents required to respond to this opportunity. This is a Suffolk county wide contract where the awarded supplier will be required to provide this service to the following regions: Mid Suffolk Babergh Ipswich East Suffolk West Suffolk We are wanting to inform all bidders we will not accept tender responses via email. All submissions must be made via the e tendering portal. Late submissions will not be accepted and will be treated as a non-compliant bid. Should you need any further details please do feel free to contact us. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40813745-45a3-4786-8be1-0bfa2beb76a9 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Aug 2023 | | Submission deadline | 14 Sep 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Oct 2023 - 29 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BABERGH DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | SUFFOLK | | Post town | Ipswich | | Postcode | IP1 2BX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk | | ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich | | Local authority | Ipswich | | Electoral ward | Gipping | | Westminster constituency | Ipswich | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 75122000 - Administrative healthcare services - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85100000 - Health services - 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services - 85323000 - Community health services ## Release History - 28 Aug 2023 at 08:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40813745-45a3-4786-8be1-0bfa2beb76a9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40813745-45a3-4786-8be1-0bfa2beb76a9 28th August 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://www.babergh.gov.uk/business/supplying-the-council/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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