--- title: "Specialist Stop Smoking Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-040401" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-040401" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-040401.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-040401.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SEFTON COUNCIL" published: "2024-02-07" --- # Specialist Stop Smoking Service Buyer: SEFTON COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-040401 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-040401) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-040401.json) ## Summary Sefton Council's procurement for the Specialist Stop Smoking Service has reached the award stage. The contract, with an estimated value of £3,150,000 over 60 months, was awarded to ABL Health Ltd. The service is part of Sefton's Living Well Service, targeting health improvement by supporting smoking cessation. The Council's maximum budget for the contract is £630,000 per annum. The contract officially commenced on 1st April 2024 for an initial term of three years, with two one-year extension options available. This procurement falls under the "Light Touch" regime of Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This opportunity presents businesses in the health services industry with a chance to provide valuable support for smoking cessation programmes within the Sefton community. Companies focusing on health-related services, particularly those specialising in smoking cessation support, are well-suited to compete. With a contract duration covering a core period of three years and potential extensions, businesses can establish long-term partnerships with Sefton Council to deliver impactful health services. The procurement emphasises the importance of tailored support for diverse populations and aligning services with community needs to promote healthier environments for children and young people. ## Notice Sefton Council is looking to appoint a provider to deliver the Community Stop Smoking Service for Sefton that forms an integral part of Sefton's Living Well Service (LWS). LWS has three core strands, comprised of two specialist components 'Smokefree Sefton' and 'Active Sefton', and a community component, 'LWS Community'. The scope of this project covers LWS Smokefree Sefton only but describes the aligned and integrated relationship with the other components, to provide a seamless health improvement offer for Sefton residents. Sefton wishes to implement a model of service delivery that is dynamic in its approach and meets the diverse needs of the population it serves. The service will maximise opportunities to provide expert and tailored support for people who want to quit or reduce the harms associated with smoking and tobacco. The service will work effectively with key stakeholders to ensure more children and young people grow up in smokefree environments and communities, focusing on settings where children are more likely to be exposed to smoking, including homes and play areas. This contract will commence 1st April 2024 and run for a core period of three years, with two one-year extension options. This procurement is being undertaken in accordance with section 7 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, also known as the "Light Touch" regime. The Council's maximum budget for this contract is PS630,000 per annum. The price agreed for the contract is subject to the ongoing availability of sufficient funding. In the event that during the contract period the Local Authority does not have sufficient funds to cover the price of the contract the Contractor will develop and agree a contract variation with the Commissioner such that the contract price remains within the funding available. In the event that agreement cannot be reached the dispute resolution procedure set out within the contract will be followed. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Sefton Council is looking to appoint a provider to deliver the Community Stop Smoking Service for Sefton that forms an integral part of Sefton's Living Well Service (LWS). LWS has three core strands, comprised of two specialist components 'Smokefree Sefton' and 'Active Sefton', and a community component, 'LWS Community'. The scope of this project covers LWS Smokefree Sefton only but describes the aligned and integrated relationship with the other components, to provide a seamless health improvement offer for Sefton residents. Sefton wishes to implement a model of service delivery that is dynamic in its approach and meets the diverse needs of the population it serves. The service will maximise opportunities to provide expert and tailored support for people who want to quit or reduce the harms associated with smoking and tobacco. The service will work effectively with key stakeholders to ensure more children and young people grow up in smokefree environments and communities, focusing on settings where children are more likely to be exposed to smoking, including homes and play areas. This contract will commence 1st April 2024 and run for a core period of three years, with two one-year extension options. This procurement is being undertaken in accordance with section 7 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, also known as the "Light Touch" regime. The Council's maximum budget for this contract is PS630,000 per annum. The price agreed for the contract is subject to the ongoing availability of sufficient funding. In the event that during the contract period the Local Authority does not have sufficient funds to cover the price of the contract the Contractor will develop and agree a contract variation with the Commissioner such that the contract price remains within the funding available. In the event that agreement cannot be reached the dispute resolution procedure set out within the contract will be followed. Additional information: Please note the estimated value of PS3,150,000 is for the total duration of the contract including extensions (60 months). The Council's maximum budget for this contract is PS630,000 per annum. The awarded value of PS1,278,675 refers to the initial term of the contract only (3 months) Options: The contract will be for a core period of 36 months (1st April 2024 - 31st March 2027) with two 12-month extension options, therefore 60 months in total. A new tender process will be initiated around nine months before the end of the contract, including extensions if these have been taken. Renewal: The contract will be for a core period of 36 months (1st April 2024 - 31st March 2027) with two 12-month extension options, therefore 60 months in total. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004003-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Feb 2024 | | Submission deadline | 27 Oct 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 2 Feb 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | The contract will be for a core period of 36 months (1st April 2024 - 31st March 2027) with two 12-month extension options, therefore 60 months in total. A new tender process will be initiated around nine months before the end of the contract, including extensions if these have been taken. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,150,000 | | Lots value | £3,150,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £1,278,675 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SEFTON COUNCIL | | Locality | BOOTLE | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L20 3NJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton | | Local authority | Sefton | | Electoral ward | Derby | | Westminster constituency | Bootle | | Delivery location | TLD7 Merseyside | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ABL HEALTH | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 7 Feb 2024 at 10:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004003-2024 - 26 Sep 2023 at 16:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028425-2023 ## Notice URLs - http://www.sefton.gov.uk/ - http://www.the-chest.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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