--- title: "Invitation to Tender for Suffolk Countywide Provision for Smoking Cessation support programme - AWARD" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f63ab4aa-1173-4d2c-ac8c-7610d85c855d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f63ab4aa-1173-4d2c-ac8c-7610d85c855d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f63ab4aa-1173-4d2c-ac8c-7610d85c855d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f63ab4aa-1173-4d2c-ac8c-7610d85c855d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "BABERGH DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2023-10-05" --- # Invitation to Tender for Suffolk Countywide Provision for Smoking Cessation support programme - AWARD Buyer: BABERGH DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f63ab4aa-1173-4d2c-ac8c-7610d85c855d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f63ab4aa-1173-4d2c-ac8c-7610d85c855d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f63ab4aa-1173-4d2c-ac8c-7610d85c855d.json) ## Summary The Babergh District Council has awarded a contract for the provision of Smoking Cessation support programme, covering all areas of Suffolk Districts. The contracting process was open, with the tender period ending on 14th September 2023. The contract period is from 2nd October 2023 to 29th March 2024. Allen Carr's Easyway International Ltd was awarded the contract. The contracting authorities involved are East Suffolk District Council, West Suffolk District Council, Babergh District Council, Mid-Suffolk District Council, and Ipswich Borough Council. The procurement falls under the services category related to administrative healthcare services. This tender for Smoking Cessation services in Suffolk provides business growth opportunities for organisations with expertise in health and social work services, community health services, and health-related services. Businesses interested in providing smoking cessation support programmes should focus on evidence-based interventions to reduce tobacco use. The authorities are keen on working with suppliers who can contribute to achieving a smoke-free generation and reducing health inequalities related to smoking prevalence. The awarded contract aligns with national policies aiming to improve population health and reduce the cost burden on public services. ## Notice This is a joint procurement which is to cover all areas of the Suffolk Districts. The joint venture procurement is being run involving East Suffolk District Council, West Suffolk District Council, Babergh District Council (BDC), Mid-Suffolk District Council (MSDC) & Ipswich Borough Council.(the council listed above') are based in central Ipswich Suffolk districts ) All of the above contracting district councils invite suitably qualified organisations to tender for this project. 1. Purpose 1.1 Population Needs National Context / Evidence Base Tobacco use is the single most preventable cause of ill health in the UK - and Suffolk - and there is clear evidence that by reducing prevalence of tobacco use that health and healthy life expectancy will improve within the population (ref GBD). Smoking is a major cause of health inequalities, with smoking rates much higher among low-income groups and among adults with a mental health condition; around 40% of those with a serious mental health condition smoke. In 2019 around 1 in 4 (23.4%) of people in routine and manual occupations smoked, compared to only 9.3% of those in managerial and professional occupations. Smoking accounts for around half the difference in life expectancy between the richest and poorest groups (ref HNA). Smoking behaviour is primarily driven by addiction to nicotine; however, a wide range of personal, social, and environmental factors interplay with this addiction to influence who starts smoking, who continues to smoke and who gives up. Tackling smoking therefore requires a comprehensive approach which incorporates a range of public health interventions at different levels to tackle the individual, social and cultural influences on smoking behaviour. Reducing smoking prevalence and the use of tobacco can help local government to 1) cut costs to local public services, 2) protect children from harm, 3) boost the disposable income of the poorest people, and 4) drive improvement across key measures of population health. 1.2 National Policy In July 2017, the UK government published 'Towards a Smokefree Generation - A Tobacco Control Plan for England'. This contained a vision of a smokefree generation (prevalence of 5% or lower) with a plan for action to reduce both overall prevalence and reduce the inequality gap in prevalence. Actions included a focus on prevention, supporting smokers to quit, eliminating variations in smoking rates and ensuring enforcement e.g., high duty rates for tobacco products. Additionally, The NHS Long Term Plan contained the following actions relevant to smoking: o By 2023/24, all people admitted to hospital who smoke will be offered NHS-funded tobacco treatment services. o The model will be adapted for pregnant mothers. o A new universal smoking cessation offer will be available as part of specialist mental health services [2] More recently, The Khan Review: Making Smoking Obsolete acknowled... ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e373db29-c8f2-46ad-b8a7-f8d8d85a0134 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Oct 2023 | | Submission deadline | 14 Sep 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 4 Oct 2023 | | Contract period | 1 Oct 2023 - 29 Mar 2024 | | 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 | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BABERGH DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | SUFFOLK | | Post town | Ipswich | | Postcode | IP1 2BX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk | | ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich | | Local authority | Ipswich | | Electoral ward | Gipping | | Westminster constituency | Ipswich | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ALLEN CARR'S EASYWAY INTERNATIONAL | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 75122000 - Administrative healthcare services - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85100000 - Health services - 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services - 85323000 - Community health services ## Release History - 5 Oct 2023 at 16:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e373db29-c8f2-46ad-b8a7-f8d8d85a0134 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e373db29-c8f2-46ad-b8a7-f8d8d85a0134 5th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.babergh.gov.uk/business/supplying-the-council/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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