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title: "DHSC: Smoke-free Generation measures Trading Standards Officer and Business training for England"
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# DHSC: Smoke-free Generation measures Trading Standards Officer and Business training for England

Buyer: DHSC  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8c883b96-c530-48fe-b59e-f159d562160e

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "DHSC: Smoke-free Generation measures Trading Standards Officer and Business training for England." This initiative falls under the industry category of training services (CPV code 80500000) and covers the entirety of England, with key administrative details based in London (postcode: SW1H 0EU). The early engagement notice was published on 11 December 2024, with the engagement period ending on 27 December 2024. David Kiely is the contact point for DHSC, which serves as the buying organisation.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in the development of training courses for Trading Standards Officers and businesses. Organisations experienced in legislative training will find this tender particularly suited to their expertise. Moreover, the project encourages participation from SMEs and VCSEs, broadening the competitive landscape and fostering innovation within the training services sector. The updated specification, due to the re-introduction of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill with expanded measures, indicates a well-defined project scope and potential for sustainable business growth.

## Notice

This request for information/expression of interest exercise is being made publicly available to any organisations which have expertise in developing training courses for Trading Standards Officers in England. Expertise in developing courses for businesses to understand the legislation is also required. A previous EOI was published for this project in May 2024. However, due to the Tobacco and Vapes Bill being re-introduced with an expanded measures that require training, this is a new updated specification with a wider scope.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e0bd174-e659-4b96-b730-7001f860145a |
| Notice type | Market Engagement 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 | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 27 Dec 2024 |
| 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 | DHSC |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 12 Dec 2024 at 11:41 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e0bd174-e659-4b96-b730-7001f860145a
- 11 Dec 2024 at 17:43 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a998b37-13ce-4da8-85bd-18b126ff60ef

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e0bd174-e659-4b96-b730-7001f860145a
  12th December 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a998b37-13ce-4da8-85bd-18b126ff60ef
  11th December 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/05f178c2-7057-4a09-88af-9bec56eb17ed
  DHSC Market Consultation
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1acfc587-e75e-4a13-8157-7c3bba2b9652
  DHSC Market Consultation

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