--- title: "Provision of Smoking Cessation Training and Expert Advice Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4af84c58-9e7d-4b6a-b83b-fb93270c4d38" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4af84c58-9e7d-4b6a-b83b-fb93270c4d38" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4af84c58-9e7d-4b6a-b83b-fb93270c4d38.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4af84c58-9e7d-4b6a-b83b-fb93270c4d38.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, DEFENCE MEDICAL SERVICES (DMS)" published: "2018-10-28" --- # Provision of Smoking Cessation Training and Expert Advice Service Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, DEFENCE MEDICAL SERVICES (DMS) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4af84c58-9e7d-4b6a-b83b-fb93270c4d38 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4af84c58-9e7d-4b6a-b83b-fb93270c4d38) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4af84c58-9e7d-4b6a-b83b-fb93270c4d38.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence, specifically the Defence Medical Services (DMS), is currently inviting expressions of interest for the tender titled "Provision of Smoking Cessation Training and Expert Advice Service". This procurement falls within the health training services category and is located in Lichfield, UK. The tender period is open until 7th January 2019, with the contract expected to commence on 1st April 2019 and run until 31st March 2021. This process is aimed at qualified organisations that can provide expert training and advice in smoking cessation interventions. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health education and training services, particularly those with expertise in smoking cessation and public health policy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, especially those that have a proven record in training healthcare professionals and influencing public health initiatives. Engaging with this tender could facilitate growth by allowing organisations to expand their service offerings and contribute to critical health improvement efforts within the Defence sector. ## Notice The Authority is seeking 'Expressions of Interest' from suitably qualified and experienced organisations to provide high quality smoking cessation training to the Defence Primary Health Care workforce in the UK. The organisation will provide expert advice to support Defence Smoking Cessation service improvement and Tobacco Control policy development. The accredited provider will be able to deliver a range of evidence based smoking cessation training at locations across UK and support online and face-to-face courses. We are looking for an organisation with a proven track record and understands the context of delivering public health programmes, have a sound knowledge and track record of training healthcare staff in smoking cessation techniques and working to influence public health policy at board level or equivalent within the public or private sector. Accredited providers will be required to meet, sustain and work to a set of quality and competency standards. 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/a4014872-1d5c-4992-839a-d9745b220f5f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Oct 2018 | | Submission deadline | 7 Jan 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 | | 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 | 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 - 28 Oct 2018 at 10:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4014872-1d5c-4992-839a-d9745b220f5f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4014872-1d5c-4992-839a-d9745b220f5f 28th October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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