--- title: "LBN - Specialist Stop Smoking Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5c13642f-72d5-4e65-96e9-61e74e4bb27c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5c13642f-72d5-4e65-96e9-61e74e4bb27c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5c13642f-72d5-4e65-96e9-61e74e4bb27c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5c13642f-72d5-4e65-96e9-61e74e4bb27c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF NEWHAM" published: "2020-09-28" --- # LBN - Specialist Stop Smoking Service Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF NEWHAM Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5c13642f-72d5-4e65-96e9-61e74e4bb27c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5c13642f-72d5-4e65-96e9-61e74e4bb27c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5c13642f-72d5-4e65-96e9-61e74e4bb27c.json) ## Summary The procurement process is being conducted by the London Borough of Newham for the "Specialist Stop Smoking Service". This initiative falls within the health services industry and is located in London, with an estimated contract start date in November 2020. Currently, the procurement stage is in the planning phase, with a key milestone of engagement ending on 2nd October 2020. Businesses interested in this tender must express their interest by submitting a registration form to Kieran Scott by 5pm on 29th September 2020, and a Meet the Buyer webinar is scheduled for 1st October 2020 to discuss the service's requirements and procurement timeline. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for health and wellness organisations, particularly those specialising in smoking cessation services, to expand their market presence. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the tender process is designed to consider their suitability. Attending the upcoming webinar will provide insights into the procurement process and allow potential bidders to engage directly with buyers, making it a valuable opportunity for networking and information exchange. ## Notice A Meet the Buyer's Webinar event has been scheduled to discuss Newham Council's plans for a Specialist Stop Smoking Service. You may have previously expressed interest for the proposed Integrated Health and Wellbeing Service (IHWS), however due to Covid a revised timetable for this is in process and will be shared as soon as possible. LBN is planning to implement the Specialist Stop Smoking service in response to learnings from the Covid response and would like to invite you to an online Market Engagement session to discuss our plans and hear your views. It is intended the service will be procured this financial year with an estimated contract start date in November 2020. This is not an invitation to tender. Service Commissioners will provide a webinar to update the market on the below: - Requirements of the planned service - Overview of planned procurement timeline - Guidance on submitting bids - Open discussion to seek provider input Details of organisations attending the Events will be shared with everyone attending as well as published with Invitation to Tender documents. Organisations will also be given the opportunity to ask commissioners any questions. If organisations have any immediate questions then please contact Kieran Scott (details below) and the commissioners can address this at the Event. All questions and answers will be shared with attendees of the Event. The Meet the Buyers Event will inform the Service Specification and key outcomes as well as the procurement process. The Specialist Stop Smoking Service will inform elements of the IHWS plans. Description of the procurement: The Council would like the contract to commence in November 2020 and is considering a one year contract, with the option to extend for one further year. You are invited to attend a Meet the Buyer webinar event to be held as follows: * Thursday 1st October 12:30 to 2pm * Please complete the registration form and return to Kieran Scott Kieran.Scott@newham.gov.uk by 5pm Tuesday 29 September 2020 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f08c3932-cc4a-41e4-8cc9-ca9a837da2b0 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Sep 2020 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 2 Oct 2020 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF NEWHAM | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | East London | | Postcode | E16 2QU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham | | Local authority | Newham | | Electoral ward | Royal Albert | | Westminster constituency | West Ham and Beckton | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 28 Sep 2020 at 14:22 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f08c3932-cc4a-41e4-8cc9-ca9a837da2b0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f08c3932-cc4a-41e4-8cc9-ca9a837da2b0 28th September 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/25404d1f-f2c4-42a8-a844-df2767b66053 * Please complete the registration form and return to Kieran Scott Kieran.Scott@newham.gov.uk by 5pm Tuesday 29 September 2020 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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