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title: "Stop Smoking level 2 Support Service and NRT (Dynamic Purchasing System - DPS)"
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# Stop Smoking level 2 Support Service and NRT (Dynamic Purchasing System - DPS)

Buyer: NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1ad7d45d-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Northamptonshire County Council is currently seeking submissions for the "Stop Smoking level 2 Support Service and Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT)" through a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). This procurement, classified under health and social work services, targets providers in the East Midlands, with the DPS operational until 30th September 2020. The deadline for submitting indicative tenders is 12:00 noon every quarter, providing a flexible opportunity for interested organisations to apply at any time during this period. Interested parties can find detailed requirements and register their interest via the LGSS Procurement Portal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in health services, particularly those providing smoking cessation support and nicotine replacement therapies. Both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as larger multi-site organisations are encouraged to participate, as there is no limit to the number of providers allowed in the DPS, provided they meet the necessary selection criteria. Companies with experience in behavioural counselling, group therapy, and pharmacotherapy will find this a suitable avenue to expand their services and client base.

## Notice

The Authority is inviting Indicative Tender submissions for Stop Smoking level 2 Support Service and Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT). All organisations wishing to deliver NRT and/ or Level 2 Stop Smoking Support from October 1st 2016 onwards, will need to apply to join the DPS. This includes Providers that have an existing contract. We welcome applications to join the DPS from all our existing Providers but would encourage larger multiple site organisations to apply to join the DPS as a single Provider. Multiple site organisations will need to list the sites that wish to join the DPS and confirm that staff at each site have the relevant qualifications and training. The Provider(s) shall offer one or both of the following services and use the Stop smoking data system to record activity and claim payment. Service 1: Level 2 Associate stop smoking support: Individual behavioural counselling or group therapy with advice on the provision of pharmacotherapy. Service 2: Dispensing of Nicotine Replacement Therapy Service 3: A combination of the above Applicants will need to provide full responses to the questions, including details of professional registration, and (for Level 2 support only) confirmation of appropriate stop smoking support training and availability of a private space for consultation. These services are being procured under a multiple-provider Dynamic Purchasing System. There will be no limit to the number of Providers accepted onto the Dynamic Purchasing System, providing they meet the selection and award criteria (as set out in the Tender documentation). This DPS Agreement is for four years, commencing 1st October 2016. The Authority will use the tender process of the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to enable Providers to join the DPS at anytime. The DPS will be available until 30th September 2020, and TUPE does not apply. The detailed requirements are defined in the Tender documents. Please visit the LGSS Procurement Portal - www.lgssprocurementportal.co.uk to formally register your interest in this opportunity and to access the tender documentation. Please note the termination of Dynamic Purchasing System for "Stop Smoking level 2 Support Service and NRT (Dynamic Purchasing System - DPS)" which will take affect from 30th April 2020. Therefore no new submissions will be evaluated/accepted in light of this DPS ceasing to continue from the aforementioned date. Any previously successful providers would have been contacted directly by the service area.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7468a1c6-bf39-46e3-b044-926d1221efdd |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 Sep 2020 - 30 Sep 2020 |
| 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 | NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | FIRST FOR WELLBEING; LGSS |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN4 7YD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton North |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 33690000 - Various medicinal products
- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 30 Oct 2019 at 11:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7468a1c6-bf39-46e3-b044-926d1221efdd
- 20 Sep 2019 at 16:09 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1152cbd-f240-4445-9e08-b6dc323f48aa
- 20 Sep 2019 at 14:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1152cbd-f240-4445-9e08-b6dc323f48aa
- 9 May 2019 at 08:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cff07f7-d80a-444a-b4a7-8a66a281f553
- 30 May 2017 at 09:05 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42c553ab-9b09-4c60-990a-44ac0c9218ea
- 22 Mar 2017 at 15:36 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42c553ab-9b09-4c60-990a-44ac0c9218ea
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42c553ab-9b09-4c60-990a-44ac0c9218ea

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7468a1c6-bf39-46e3-b044-926d1221efdd
  30th October 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1152cbd-f240-4445-9e08-b6dc323f48aa
  20th September 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cff07f7-d80a-444a-b4a7-8a66a281f553
  9th May 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42c553ab-9b09-4c60-990a-44ac0c9218ea
  30th May 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=69ddba33-6a4e-e611-8114-000c29c9ba21
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.lgssprocurementportal.co.uk

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