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title: "Specialist Smoking Cessation Service"
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# Specialist Smoking Cessation Service

Buyer: WAKEFIELD COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02adfd

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## Summary

Wakefield Council is conducting a public procurement process for a "Specialist Smoking Cessation Service" aimed at improving health outcomes related to smoking in Wakefield, UK. This tender is currently in the award stage, with an active contract valued at £5,608,250, which commenced on 1st January 2022 and will last for 18 months, with an option for a 12-month extension. The procurement method used is an open procedure, allowing a wide range of service providers to participate.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health services sector, particularly those specialised in public health and smoking cessation interventions. Companies that can demonstrate experience in delivering evidence-based smoking cessation programmes and have capabilities in marketing, data management, and partnership development with health services will be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, organisations with expertise in the integration of community health services and support systems for diverse populations could greatly benefit from this contract.

## Notice

Wakefield Council ('The Council') is seeking to procure a Specialist Stop Smoking Service ('The Service'). The Council is seeking to commission a service provider to design and deliver an accessible stop smoking service that forms an integral part of Wakefield Council Public Health outcomes related to smoking which is in parallel with the National Tobacco Control Plan for England and the national ambition of a Smokefree England by 2030. The Service will deliver all aspects of a specialist stop smoking service. The contract start date will be 1st January 2022 (for a period of 18 months). The Council may extend the Contract by up to 12 months. It is possible that TUPE might apply.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Service will deliver effective, evidence based stop smoking interventions that meet the needs of individuals and contribute to the service outcomes outlined above. The main objectives are to: * Use evidence based interventions and pharmacotherapy to support smokers to stop smoking. * Support the Wakefield Tobacco Control Alliance and its vision for the district to become Smokefree by 2030. * Deliver specialist stop smoking interventions at convenient and appropriate times and venues e.g. evenings, weekends, workplaces etc. * Develop positive working partnerships with Primary and Secondary Care and other health and care services as part of the Wakefield Integrated Health Care System. * Develop and deliver an effective marketing and communications strategy aimed at increasing the number of individuals accessing the service and setting a quit date. * Provide management information on quit rates and Carbon Monoxide (CO) verification. * Supply and calibrate CO monitors as service delivery. * Maintain a record of training for Specialist Stop Smoking Advisors and Level 2 Intermediate Advisors. * Monitor the demographics of the clients accessing the Specialist Stop Smoking Service. * Develop and maintain an up to date website that provides online support. * Provide a local telephone number and e-mail address. * Provide information, support and advice through social media, photographs or pictures, videos to support priority groups. * Ensure information is appropriate and available to support individuals with protected characteristics. * Develop & maintain appropriate data management & reporting systems to meet requirements for NHS Digital and locally determined KPIs. * Develop/review appropriate care pathways from Primary Care, Secondary Care (both inpatients and out-patients) and mental health services to ensure the effective transition of patients.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030544-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,608,250 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £5,608,250 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WAKEFIELD COUNCIL |
| Locality | WAKEFIELD |
| Post town | Wakefield |
| Postcode | WF1 2EB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE45 Wakefield |
| Local authority | Wakefield |
| Electoral ward | Wakefield North |
| Westminster constituency | Wakefield and Rothwell |
| Delivery location | TLE45 Wakefield |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOUTH WEST YORKSHIRE PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 8 Dec 2021 at 14:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030544-2021
- 6 May 2021 at 14:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009868-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.wakefield.gov.uk/default.htm
- http://www.yortender.co.uk

## Provenance

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