--- title: "Local Stop Smoking Services and Support Grant: Specialist Provision" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04a791" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04a791" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04a791.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04a791.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CROYDON COUNCIL" published: "2024-10-10" --- # Local Stop Smoking Services and Support Grant: Specialist Provision Buyer: CROYDON COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04a791 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04a791) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04a791.json) ## Summary Croydon Council has outlined a planned tender for the "Local Stop Smoking Services and Support Grant: Specialist Provision" in the health and social work services category. The procurement process, in its planning stage as of 10 October 2024, aims to improve smoking cessation services for underserved priority groups such as those with severe mental illness, the homeless, and individuals with substance misuse issues. The service is to be based in Croydon, with outreach throughout the borough. The contract, valued at £1,385,000, is set to span 4 years and 3 months, and is scheduled for a future notice date on 20 December 2024. The procurement method involves a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This tender presents a substantial growth opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those with expertise in supporting complex needs populations through smoking cessation programmes. Organisations with a strong background in public health initiatives and community outreach in the specified priority groups will find this tender particularly pertinent. The requirement for comprehensive service delivery in Croydon, including both fixed-site and mobile outreach, makes it suitable for providers with flexible operational capabilities. With the decision-making process overseen by the Corporate Director for the Assistant Chief Executive's Department, this planned procurement underscores a robust framework for engaging suitable service providers. ## Notice The council is looking to commission a provider to deliver a smoking cessation service for underserved priority groups: Severe Mental Illness, Homeless, Substance Misuse. The service would be required to be located in Croydon, as well providing community outreach services within the borough. ### Lot Information Lot 1 We would like to bring to your attention an exciting new opportunity to develop a specialised smoking cessation service within Croydon. Smoking is the single largest preventable cause of multiple health inequalities, particularly relevant in Croydon. Smoking prevalence is higher in certain priority group populations: Homeless Alcohol and drug misuse Severe mental illness These priority group populations are underserved, with studies finding that rather than being less motivated to quit smoking, individuals in these populations find it more difficult and require more support. These groups are excluded from Croydon's current smoking cessation provision delivered via the Live Well service. The current evidence base, NICE guidelines and learning from existing tobacco dependency services treating people with complex needs shows that to best support the needs of these populations, a specialist service should be commissioned The council is looking to commission a provider to deliver a smoking cessation service for underserved priority groups: Severe Mental Illness, Homeless, Substance Misuse. The service would be required to be located in Croydon, as well providing community outreach services within the borough. The contract is for a period of 4 years and 3 months. Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intended approach 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 Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The award decision-maker will be the Corporate Director for the Assistant Chief Executive's Department. The intention is to award a contract using the most suitable provider process. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032611-2024 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 20 Dec 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,385,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CROYDON COUNCIL | | Locality | CROYDON | | Post town | Croydon | | Postcode | CR0 1EA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South | | ITL 3 | TLI62 Croydon | | Local authority | Croydon | | Electoral ward | Fairfield | | Westminster constituency | Croydon West | | Delivery location | TLI62 Croydon | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 10 Oct 2024 at 12:36 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032611-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.croydon.gov.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/croydontenders/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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