--- title: "STOP SMOKING SERVICE" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-047c2d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-047c2d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-047c2d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-047c2d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2024-08-22" --- # STOP SMOKING SERVICE Buyer: HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-047c2d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-047c2d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-047c2d.json) ## Summary Hampshire County Council has concluded a public procurement process for a Stop Smoking Service, with the contract being awarded to Solutions 4 Health Ltd. The procurement falls under the 'Miscellaneous health services' category and aims to provide specialist smoking cessation support, enhancing the quality, reach, and capacity of local tobacco control programmes to improve health outcomes and reduce health inequalities. This award follows a direct award process without prior publication, under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The contract value is estimated at £1,100,000, with services set to commence on 1st October 2024 in UKJ1 regions, including areas like Berkshire and Hampshire. The contract was formally concluded on 22nd July 2024. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health services sector, particularly those specialising in smoking cessation and public health initiatives. Companies with experience in providing evidence-based, specialist smoking cessation services, and adhering to NICE guidelines, stand a good chance of success. The contract requires the development of a flexible and outcome-focused service model, making it ideal for innovative SMEs with a proven track record in reducing health inequalities. This initiative not only provides a path to new business but also enables participation in critical public health improvements. ## Notice Smoking is the most important cause of preventable ill health and premature mortality in the UK. Smoking is a major risk factor for many diseases such as lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and heart disease. It is also associated with cancers in other organs, including lip, mouth, throat, bladder, kidney, stomach liver and cervix. Smoking is a modifiable lifestyle risk factor; effective tobacco control measures can reduce the prevalence of smoking in the population. Supporting people to stop smoking directly contributes to improving health and wellbeing. Evidence-based, specialist smoking cessation services are the most effective way to quit. This local stop smoking service aims is to provide specialist smoking cessation support to help smokers quit and also increase the quality, reach, and capacity of tobacco control programs and services, in order to improve health outcomes and reduce health inequalities. We expect the provider to develop a clear service model, which delivers a flexible and responsive outcome-focussed service and demonstrates compliance with NICE guidelines. It is the intention of the Council to award a contract to an existing provider following direct award process C ### Lot Information Lot 1 Smoking is the most important cause of preventable ill health and premature mortality in the UK. Smoking is a major risk factor for many diseases such as lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and heart disease. It is also associated with cancers in other organs, including lip, mouth, throat, bladder, kidney, stomach liver and cervix. Smoking is a modifiable lifestyle risk factor; effective tobacco control measures can reduce the prevalence of smoking in the population. Supporting people to stop smoking directly contributes to improving health and wellbeing. Evidence-based, specialist smoking cessation services are the most effective way to quit. This local stop smoking service aims is to provide specialist smoking cessation support to help smokers quit and also increase the quality, reach, and capacity of tobacco control programs and services, in order to improve health outcomes and reduce health inequalities. We expect the provider to develop a clear service model, which delivers a flexible and responsive outcome-focussed service and demonstrates compliance with NICE guidelines. It is the intention of the Council to award a contract to an existing provider following direct award process C. Th services are intended to be provided between 1st October 2024 and 31st March 2025 ### Procurement Information This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by . This contract has not yet been formally awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026859-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 10 Jun 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £1,100,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | WINCHESTER | | Post town | Southampton | | Postcode | SO23 8ZB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire | | Local authority | Winchester | | Electoral ward | St Michael | | Westminster constituency | Winchester | | Delivery location | TLJ35 South Hampshire, TLJ36 Central Hampshire, TLJ37 North Hampshire | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SOLUTIONS 4 HEALTH | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85121000 - Medical practice services - 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services ## Release History - 22 Aug 2024 at 13:14 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026859-2024 - 10 Jul 2024 at 10:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021026-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.england.nhs.uk/commissioning/how-commissioning-is-changing/nhs-provider-selection-regime/independent-patient-choice-and-procurement-panel/ - http://www.hants.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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