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title: "HCC - 10/24 - Stop Smoking Seminars"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c732"
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buyer: "HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# HCC - 10/24 - Stop Smoking Seminars

Buyer: HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c732

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## Summary

Hertfordshire County Council (HCC) has finalised the contract for "HCC - 10/24 - Stop Smoking Seminars," within the health services industry category. The contract focuses on delivering a drug-free solution for smoking cessation to residents, complementing existing services. The announcement follows the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) and the contract was awarded on 10th December 2024, taking effect from 27th December 2024. The initial term is until 31st March 2025, with potential extensions up to 31st March 2029, subject to funding and performance. The contract’s estimated lifetime value is £375,000, and the service will be implemented in Stevenage, within the UKH23 region.

This tender presents substantial business opportunities, particularly for providers experienced in cognitive restructuring therapy, seminar-based interventions, and digital healthcare services. The successful supplier, Allen Carr's Easyway (international) Ltd, reflects the potential for SMEs to secure significant public contracts by demonstrating innovative practices and compliance with data protection legislation. Businesses adept in delivering flexible, evidence-based health services with quick mobilisation are well-suited to compete. This contract implies ongoing opportunities for providers to engage in performance-driven, annually renewable projects contributing to public health improvements.

## Notice

This service is for the delivery of Stop Smoking Services via a drug-free solution which will be an additional option to smokers alongside the existing stop smoking services.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This service is for the delivery of Stop Smoking Services via a drug-free solution which will be an additional option to smokers alongside the existing stop smoking services. The provider must have experience of providing: * stop smoking services via a drug-free solution * cognitive restructuring/retraining therapy * seminar-based interventions delivered by therapists via online video programme (so that users can access the service at a time which is convenient to them) and live online groups via a digital platform (if users wish to engage as part of a group) * a clinically proven method * shorter backup sessions, telephone support, and email support to those who may require further assistance * a mechanism for contacting clients and recording success rates * quick mobilisation of programmes. We require the service provider to have a model which is ready to be mobilised by the end of December 2024 to limit the amount of time required to start supporting Hertfordshire Residents * a solution which is compliant with the requirements of all data protection legislation, primarily but not exclusively the UK GPDR and Data Protection Act 2018, and any amending or replacement legislation to ensure the protection of the rights of data subjects. This notice is an intention to award a contract using the Most Suitable Provider (MSP) process under the Provider Selection Regime. The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS375,000 which includes any available extensions. The contract will be for an initial period until 31st March 2025, with the possibility to extend on an annual basis up until 31st March 2029 if funding allows and subject to satisfactory performance at the discretion of HCC. This is a new service with a new provider. The contract is expected to commence on 27th December 2024. Additional information: An intended approach notice was published via PIN on the 19th November 2024. Notice reference: 2024/S 000-037388

Options: There will be the option to extend on an annual basis (up until 31st March 2029), if funding allows and subject to satisfactory performance, at the discretion of HCC.

### 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 24th 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/001223-2025 |
| 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 | 14 Jan 2025 |
| 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 | £375,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | STEVENAGE |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG1 2ST |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Stevenage |
| Electoral ward | Symonds Green |
| Westminster constituency | Stevenage |
| Delivery location | TLH23 Hertfordshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALLEN CARR'S EASYWAY (INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2025 at 15:36 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001223-2025
- 11 Dec 2024 at 15:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039961-2024

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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