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title: "VBA (Very Brief Advice) Smoke Fee Training in Oxfordshire"
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# VBA (Very Brief Advice) Smoke Fee Training in Oxfordshire

Buyer: OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dfab8d69-4332-4f9a-9356-9920f7b65506

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## Summary

Oxfordshire County Council has published a tender for "VBA (Very Brief Advice) Smoke Fee Training in Oxfordshire" aimed at enhancing smoking cessation efforts in the region. This procurement falls under the specialist training services industry, with a procurement value ranging from £5,000 to £10,000. The tender period is open until 11:00 on 5th May 2021, with the contract expected to commence on 1st June 2021 and run until 31st May 2022. Interested parties must ensure they are equipped to deliver Level 1 training and cater to diverse professionals in the locality.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those focused on health and personal development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as their expertise may align well with the requirements set forth by Oxfordshire County Council. Companies that can provide effective training solutions and a strong understanding of health promotion will be well-positioned to compete and contribute positively to the county’s smokefree initiative.

## Notice

Oxfordshire County Council have an ambition to be smokefree by 2025 (less than 5% smoking prevalence). To do that we need people who work with those who smoke to be knowledgeable, skilled and confident in having a conversation about quitting. The aim is to have more people making an annual quit attempt and to use the resources and services that will increase their chance of quitting successfully. To achieve that we are looking for someone who can provide Level 1- Very Brief Advice training to a range of professionals working and volunteering in Oxfordshire.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18e48bfb-bcdc-4904-bad8-5ca9c50d3e92 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 5 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2021 - 31 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000 |
| 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 | OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX1 1ND |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Oxford |
| Electoral ward | Osney & St Thomas |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 80510000 - Specialist training services
- 80560000 - Health and first-aid training services
- 80570000 - Personal development training services
- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services
- 98330000 - Physical well-being services

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2021 at 08:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18e48bfb-bcdc-4904-bad8-5ca9c50d3e92

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18e48bfb-bcdc-4904-bad8-5ca9c50d3e92
  23rd April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk

## Provenance

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