--- title: "Local Stop Smoking Services and Support Grant - Specialist Provision" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a5edab9b-b770-481c-9250-5c15757ea813" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a5edab9b-b770-481c-9250-5c15757ea813" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a5edab9b-b770-481c-9250-5c15757ea813.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a5edab9b-b770-481c-9250-5c15757ea813.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON" published: "2024-10-10" --- # Local Stop Smoking Services and Support Grant - Specialist Provision Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a5edab9b-b770-481c-9250-5c15757ea813 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a5edab9b-b770-481c-9250-5c15757ea813) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a5edab9b-b770-481c-9250-5c15757ea813.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Croydon is currently in the Tender stage for a contract titled "Local Stop Smoking Services and Support Grant - Specialist Provision," classified under the Health and Social Work Services industry category (CPV Code: 85000000). The procurement process is an open procedure for contracts above the threshold, aimed at developing a specialised smoking cessation service within Croydon. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 24 October 2024, with the contract period commencing on 20 January 2025 and ending on 31 March 2029. This service will focus on underserved priority groups such as the homeless, individuals with severe mental illness, and those with substance misuse issues, operating within Croydon and offering community outreach services. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social services, particularly those experienced in smoking cessation and working with complex, underserved populations. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given their suitability for this procurement exercise. By securing this contract, businesses can expand their service offerings and create a positive impact in the community, fostering growth through an extended engagement with the local authority. The decision to award the contract will be made by the Corporate Director for the Assistant Chief Executive's Department, ensuring a rigorous selection process that aligns with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. ## Notice We would like to bring to your attention an exciting new opportunity to develop a specialised smoking cessation service within Croydon. Smoking is the single largest preventable cause of multiple health inequalities, particularly relevant in Croydon. Smoking prevalence is higher in certain priority group populations: Homeless Alcohol and drug misuse Severe mental illness These priority group populations are underserved, with studies finding that rather than being less motivated to quit smoking, individuals in these populations find it more difficult and require more support. These groups are excluded from Croydon's current smoking cessation provision delivered via the Live Well service. The current evidence base, NICE guidelines and learning from existing tobacco dependency services treating people with complex needs shows that to best support the needs of these populations, a specialist service should be commissioned The council is looking to commission a provider to deliver a smoking cessation service for underserved priority groups: Severe Mental Illness, Homeless, Substance Misuse. The service would be required to be located in Croydon, as well providing community outreach services within the borough. Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intended approach notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The Award decision maker will be the Corporate Director for the Assistant Chief Executives Department. The intention is to award a contract using the most suitable provider process. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68bf47a9-38f2-438a-8475-c73562203cad | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 24 Oct 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 20 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 | | 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON | | Locality | CROYDON | | Post town | Croydon | | Postcode | CR0 1EA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South | | ITL 3 | TLI62 Croydon | | Local authority | Croydon | | Electoral ward | Fairfield | | Westminster constituency | Croydon West | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 10 Oct 2024 at 16:00 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68bf47a9-38f2-438a-8475-c73562203cad - 10 Oct 2024 at 15:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68bf47a9-38f2-438a-8475-c73562203cad ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68bf47a9-38f2-438a-8475-c73562203cad 10th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/croydontenders/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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