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title: "Local Stop Smoking Services and Support Grant - Specialist Provision"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c61a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON"
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# Local Stop Smoking Services and Support Grant - Specialist Provision

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c61a

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## Summary

The London Borough of Croydon is in the final procurement stage of awarding a contract for "Local Stop Smoking Services and Support Grant – Specialist Provision" under the Health and social work services category. Following the Provider Selection Regime 2023, the contract's awarding decision was made on 10th December 2024 by the Interim Assistant Chief Executive Officer, and a standstill period extends until midnight on 20th December 2024. The procurement method used was a limited process with no prior publication of a competition call, targeting underserved priority groups in Croydon, such as individuals with severe mental illness, homelessness, and substance misuse issues. The estimated contract value is £1,292,164.55 for a period of 4 years and 3 months, and the contract includes comprehensive community outreach services within the borough.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in public health and social care, particularly those with expertise in addiction services and mental health support. Companies capable of innovative and high-quality service delivery stand to benefit, as the evaluation criteria emphasise quality and innovation (25%), integration and service sustainability (25%), and social value (10%). Businesses that excel in creating value and improving access and health outcomes for vulnerable populations will find this tender aligns with their strengths. Change, Grow, Live Services Ltd, a large-scale supplier from Brighton, has been identified as the preferred supplier reflecting the opportunity for substantial business growth in delivering high-impact services to critical community segments.

## Notice

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

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The council is publishing this intention to award notice to award a contract to deliver a smoking cessation service for underserved priority groups: Severe Mental Illness, Homeless, Substance Misuse. The service is located in Croydon, as well providing community outreach services within the borough.This contract is being awarded following a procurement process using the 'Most Suitable Provider' process in line with the Provider Selection Regime 2023.This is a new service to be provided by a new provider.The estimated lifetime value of this contract is PS1,292,164.55 over a term of 4 years and 3 months.

### 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 Contracts 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 decision makers by midnight on the 20th December 2024. This contract has not yet formally been 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/039796-2024 |
| Notice type | Award 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Dec 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 | £1,292,164 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON |
| Locality | CROYDON |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLI62 Croydon |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHANGE, GROW, LIVE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 10 Dec 2024 at 16:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039796-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.croydon.gov.uk

## Provenance

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