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title: "Provision of Smoking Cessation Training and Expert Tobacco Control Advice"
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# Provision of Smoking Cessation Training and Expert Tobacco Control Advice

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, DEFENCE MEDICAL SERVICES (DMS)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-44c78578-8004-4f1a-a172-a9b8359e39b7

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, C&C, Defence Medical Services (DMS) is seeking suppliers for the tender titled "Provision of Smoking Cessation Training and Expert Tobacco Control Advice." This procurement falls under the health training services category and targets a contract value of £144,150. The open procurement process commenced with the publication of this opportunity on 21st June 2020, and the tender period will close on 30th July 2020. The contract is scheduled to commence on 2nd November 2020 and will run until 31st March 2023, with delivery options covering various regions including the UK and other British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in health training services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Competitors well-suited for this contract will likely have expertise in smoking cessation methodologies and tobacco control strategies, allowing them to deliver effective training and advisory services. With a significant contract duration of three years, successful bidders can expect a stable relationship with a prominent government authority, enhancing their visibility and credibility in the public sector.

## Notice

The Authority has a requirement for the provision of smoking cessation training and an expert tobacco control advice service programme. The proposed Contract Framework Agreement shall be for a period of three years commencing November 2020 and ending March 2023. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Lichfield: Health training services.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/690eb659-ddca-48aa-aa22-04dec9544508 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Nov 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £144,150 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, DEFENCE MEDICAL SERVICES (DMS) |
| Locality | LICHFIELD |
| Post town | Walsall |
| Postcode | WS14 9PY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Lichfield |
| Electoral ward | Whittington & Streethay |
| Westminster constituency | Tamworth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80561000 - Health training services

## Release History

- 21 Jun 2020 at 11:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/690eb659-ddca-48aa-aa22-04dec9544508

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/690eb659-ddca-48aa-aa22-04dec9544508
  21st June 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

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