--- title: "SCC-DB Smoking Cessation Service Inclusion Health Groups - Most Suitable Provider" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e393" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04e393" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e393.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e393.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2025-02-18" --- # SCC-DB Smoking Cessation Service Inclusion Health Groups - Most Suitable Provider Buyer: SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e393 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04e393) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e393.json) ## Summary Surrey County Council has awarded a contract for a smoking cessation service aimed at inclusion health groups, estimated to start in February 2025 and end in February 2026, with possible extensions up to four additional years. The service supports Surrey's Health and Wellbeing Strategy, focusing on reducing substance misuse, including smoking, and promoting a healthy lifestyle. The approximate lifetime value of the contract is £320,000, and it falls under the 'services' category, specifically rehabilitation services. The procurement used a limited method without prior publication of a call for competition under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, indicating a tailored and direct approach due to the specialised nature of the service. This procurement falls outside the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, with the award being made to Alliance for Better Care CIC. This contract provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and wellbeing services, particularly those experienced in smoking cessation and related support services. The targeted approach and emphasis on quality criteria for the award process suggest that businesses with a strong track record in delivering effective and innovative health interventions will be well-suited to compete. Such businesses can anticipate collaboration opportunities with Surrey County Council and potential service expansions, given the possibility of contract extensions. Aligning with regional health priorities can also enhance business growth in public health sectors, making this a valuable opportunity for specialised healthcare providers. ## Notice The services included support the ambitions in Surrey's Health and Wellbeing Strategy, priority one, supporting people to reach their potential by addressing the wider determinants of health. Ensuring people have a healthy weight and are active and that substance misuse is low, including smoking ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Government has announced their plans to create a Smokefree Generation. To support this Surrey County Council has been awarded an annual grant as part of the PS70m available to increase capacity and demand to local Stop Smoking Services. Recommendations from the Joint Strategic Needs Assessment on Smoking, Vaping and Tobacco Control, which included the latest data, evidence on service delivery models and engagement with Surrey workforce and residents, has informed this service specification and related outcomes. The services included support the ambitions in Surrey's Health and Wellbeing Strategy, priority one, supporting people to reach their potential by addressing the wider determinants of health. Ensuring people have a healthy weight and are active and that substance misuse is low, including smoking. This notice is an intention to award a contract under the most suitable provider process. The approximate lifetime value of the contract is estimated as PS320,000.00 This is a new service with a new provider. Contract Strat date is estimated as February 2025 Contract end date is February 2026 The contract can be extended by up to 4 additional twelve month periods. ### Procurement 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 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005697-2025 | | 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 | 18 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 18 Feb 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £320,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | REIGATE | | Post town | Redhill | | Postcode | RH2 8EF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ26 East Surrey | | Local authority | Reigate and Banstead | | Electoral ward | South Park & Woodhatch | | Westminster constituency | Reigate | | Delivery location | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ALLIANCE FOR BETTER CARE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85312500 - Rehabilitation services ## Release History - 18 Feb 2025 at 17:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005697-2025 ## Notice URLs - https://www.surreycc.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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