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title: "SOL- Solihull Specialist Smoking Cessation Service 2024"
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# SOL- Solihull Specialist Smoking Cessation Service 2024

Buyer: SOLIHULL MBC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04579b

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## Summary

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council (Solihull MBC) has awarded a contract for the provision of a Specialist Smoking Cessation Service to ABL Health Ltd. This procurement falls under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and involves services classified under CPV code 85140000 for miscellaneous health services. The contract commences on 1st September 2024, running for five years, with an option to extend until 31st August 2031. The total contract value, including potential extensions, is estimated at £2,238,250.70. The selection process included evaluation based on Quality, Price, and Social Value criteria, and was conducted via a restricted procedure. The standstill period has concluded without any representations, and the contract is now at the award stage.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in healthcare services, particularly those with expertise in community-based public health initiatives. Companies with a strong record in delivering effective smoking cessation programmes and those capable of innovating within public health frameworks are encouraged to consider similar future opportunities. The contract not only supports the national Smoke Free 2030 objective but also focuses on reducing smoking prevalence in specific community groups, presenting growth opportunities for businesses adept at reaching diverse populations. The financial stability of applicants is paramount, with a minimum turnover threshold applied and funding subject to annual grant allocations from the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID).

## Notice

Solihull MBC is seeking to procure a Specialist Stop Smoking Service. This tender opportunity falls under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 (PSR). The contract term is for 5 years from 1st September 2024, with the option to extend up to 31st August 20231.Estimated maximum total contract value including extensions - PS2,255,750.00, however, the value is subject to changes in grant funding.Selection includes a minimum turnover threshold, and evaluation will be against Quality, Price, and Social Value criteria, as per the associated tender documents.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Solihull MBC is seeking to procure a Specialist Stop Smoking Service. This tender opportunity falls under The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 (PSR). Solihull recognises the value of providing a local specialist smoking cessation service, and the Specification sets out the requirements for a new community based Public Health Service. The aim of the Service is to improve service provision for best value, realise innovative solutions to reach target communities through best practice approaches and wider system collaboration. The Service will play a pivotal role in supporting delivery of the national Smoke Free 2030 objective, through reducing Solihull's smoking prevalence rates year on year, to achieve a 5% or less prevalence rate across all community cohorts. The current smoking prevalence rate for the borough is 10.6%, although this is above the England average, we have above average rates for specific community groups. The new Service being sought will be partially funded through new investment from Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID), and therefore will be required to have both the capability and capacity to work in accordance with grant OHID conditions. Please refer to '08 Schedule 1 Specification SOL-18741 vFinal' for further details.The initial term of the Contract will be for the period of five years from commencement but may be extended by mutual agreement by any increment of up to two further years to an expiry date no later than 31st August 2031. Any modifications to the contract will be in accordance PSR Regulations 2023.There is a maximum budget for year 1 of PS322,250.00. The tender will be evaluated against Quality, Price , and Social Value criteria, and a minimum financial turnover threshold applies. Please refer to the tender documents for further information. Additional information: The maximum budget is as indicated in the ITT, however, the level of grants and funding may change over the life of the contract. Inflation will be applied to Public Health Grant funding in line with the annual inflation applied to the grant allocation received by the Council. Funding provided from OHID grant will be aligned to the annual grant allocation to be confirmed on an annual basis.

Renewal: The initial term of the Contract will be for the period of five years from commencement but may be extended by mutual agreement by any increment of up to two further years to an expiry date no later than 31st August 2031. Any modifications to the contract will be in accordance PSR Regulations 2023.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025369-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | See ITT Part 1 page 6. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,255,750 |
| Lots value | £2,255,750 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,238,250 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOLIHULL MBC |
| Locality | SOLIHULL |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B91 3QB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG32 Solihull |
| Local authority | Solihull |
| Electoral ward | St Alphege |
| Westminster constituency | Solihull West and Shirley |
| Delivery location | TLG32 Solihull |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ABL HEALTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services
- 85312500 - Rehabilitation services
- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 12 Aug 2024 at 09:21 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025369-2024
- 15 Jul 2024 at 13:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021698-2024
- 7 May 2024 at 13:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014519-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.csw-jets.co.uk/
- http://www.solihull.gov.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/csw-jets/aspx/Home
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remitpublicprocurementreview@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remitpublicprocurementreview@cabinetoffice.gov.uk03450103503

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