--- title: "Ealing Smoking Cessation Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03c93d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03c93d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03c93d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03c93d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF EALING" published: "2023-05-16" --- # Ealing Smoking Cessation Service Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF EALING Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03c93d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03c93d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03c93d.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Ealing is seeking market engagement in preparation for a contract to provide targeted Smoking Cessation support to vulnerable groups, such as those with mental health conditions and pregnant women, with the contract valued at up to £400,000. The procurement process will involve market feedback and potential suppliers are encouraged to register interest via www.procontract.due-north.com. The tender is planned to start in July/August 2024, with a contract period of three years and the possibility of a two-year extension. The deadline for tender submissions is 31st August 2023. This tender by the London Borough of Ealing presents an opportunity for businesses involved in providing health and social work services. Companies specializing in smoking cessation support or related services for vulnerable groups, particularly those with mental health conditions or pregnant women, may find this tender well-suited for their expertise. By addressing health inequalities and promoting improved health outcomes, this contract aligns with businesses focused on public health and well-being initiatives. ## Notice London Borough of Ealing wishes to carry out market engagement with providers during May 2023 who are interested in tendering for a contract for the provision of offering targeted Smoking Cessation support to people living with mental health conditions and pregnant women that smoke. This pre-tender market engagement seeks information in preparation for the potential procurement of suppliers for the delivery of targeted stop smoking service in Ealing. It is the intention of the Council to award the new contract for three (3) years plus one possibility of two (2) year extension, with the total contract value of no more than PS400,000 starting from July/August 2024 Smoking is the leading cause of health inequalities, accounting for half the difference of life expectancy between the richest and poorest in society. Although the number of adults in Ealing who smoke has halved in the last 10 years (now 10.3 %), it is statistically similar to the national prevalence and there are still around 26,000 smokers in Ealing. In Ealing, the prevalence of smoking is more than double in adults with a long-term mental health condition has increased from 18.6% in 2019/20 to 25% in 2020/21. People with poor mental health die on average 10 to 20 years earlier than the general population, and smoking is the biggest cause of this life expectancy gap. Smoking in pregnancy is the main modifiable risk factor for a range of poor pregnancy outcomes and is twelve times more prevalent in the most deprived communities. Stop Smoking service are effective at both reaching and treating key groups- smoking in pregnancy and people with mental health problems and providing support to quit is highly cost effective and the evidence is clear that smokers who receive a combination of pharmacotherapy and skilled behavioural support are up to four times as likely to quit successfully. By focusing on these vulnerable groups and pushing a strong prevention agenda, this approach will help tackle persistent health inequalities in these groups with the worst health outcomes and promoting improved health and wellbeing. https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Q4w6AYeCi0yHixMeMM258yr18p-24EtEgTV6UR8rX4lUNVRWUkNTNjhBU1kxU1UzODI0QlNUS1RTMy4u Providers are asked to register on www.procontract.due-north.com in order to express an interest in this tender and receive updates. We encourage market feedback and providers can either use the messaging system on the portal, or contact Sapna Chauhan on chauhans@ealing.gov.uk ### Lot Information Lot 1 London Borough of Ealing wishes to carry out market engagement with providers during May 2023 who are interested in tendering for a contract for the provision of offering targeted Smoking Cessation support to people living with mental health conditions and pregnant women that smoke. This pre-tender market engagement seeks information in preparation for the potential procurement of suppliers for the delivery of targeted stop smoking service in Ealing. It is the intention of the Council to award the new contract for three (3) years plus one possibility of two (2) year extension, with the total contract value of no more than PS400,000 starting from July/August 2024 Smoking is the leading cause of health inequalities, accounting for half the difference of life expectancy between the richest and poorest in society. Although the number of adults in Ealing who smoke has halved in the last 10 years (now 10.3 %), it is statistically similar to the national prevalence and there are still around 26,000 smokers in Ealing. In Ealing, the prevalence of smoking is more than double in adults with a long-term mental health condition has increased from 18.6% in 2019/20 to 25% in 2020/21. People with poor mental health die on average 10 to 20 years earlier than the general population, and smoking is the biggest cause of this life expectancy gap. Smoking in pregnancy is the main modifiable risk factor for a range of poor pregnancy outcomes and is twelve times more prevalent in the most deprived communities. Stop Smoking service are effective at both reaching and treating key groups- smoking in pregnancy and people with mental health problems and providing support to quit is highly cost effective and the evidence is clear that smokers who receive a combination of pharmacotherapy and skilled behavioural support are up to four times as likely to quit successfully. By focusing on these vulnerable groups and pushing a strong prevention agenda, this approach will help tackle persistent health inequalities in these groups with the worst health outcomes and promoting improved health and wellbeing. https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Q4w6AYeCi0yHixMeMM258yr18p-24EtEgTV6UR8rX4lUNVRWUkNTNjhBU1kxU1UzODI0QlNUS1RTMy4u Providers are asked to register on www.procontract.due-north.com in order to express an interest in this tender and receive updates. We encourage market feedback and providers can either use the messaging system on the portal, or contact Sapna Chauhan on chauhans@ealing.gov.uk Renewal: One potential extension of two years ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013957-2023 | | Notice type | Tender 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 | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 May 2023 | | Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | £400,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF EALING | | Locality | EALING | | Post town | West London | | Postcode | W5 2HL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West | | ITL 3 | TLI73 Ealing | | Local authority | Ealing | | Electoral ward | Ealing Broadway | | Westminster constituency | Ealing Central and Acton | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 16 May 2023 at 14:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013957-2023 ## Notice URLs - http://www.ealing.gov.uk - https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Q4w6AYeCi0yHixMeMM258yr18p-24EtEgTV6UR8rX4lUNVRWUkNTNjhBU1kxU1UzODI0QlNUS1RTMy4u - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=16906206-ccf3-ed11-8122-005056b64545 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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