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title: "Adult lifestyle Stop Smoking Smoking, Weight Management and Healthy Lifestyle Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0512e6"
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# Adult lifestyle Stop Smoking Smoking, Weight Management and Healthy Lifestyle Service

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0512e6

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## Summary

The recent contract award process under the Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023 has led to ABL Health Ltd being selected for the delivery of Adult Lifestyle Stop Smoking, Weight Management, and Healthy Lifestyle Services. Organised by Kent County Council, based in Maidstone, UK, this procurement falls under the community health services category. The service, branded as One You Kent, aims to support individuals across Kent with healthy lifestyle choices. The contract will be effective from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029, with a possibility for extensions. The contract's total lifetime value is £2,095,779.85, and it follows a selective procurement method in a two-stage competitive process, showcasing the commitment to high quality and social value.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in health services, particularly those focusing on community health and lifestyle interventions. Companies experienced in collaborative and sustainable health service delivery are well-suited to benefit from this contract. As the procurement process emphasised quality and innovation, businesses with robust strategies for enhancing access, reducing health inequalities, and facilitating informed choices have the potential to leverage this opportunity for growth. Being involved provides a chance to make a meaningful impact on public health while gaining valuable contracts within the healthcare sector.

## Notice

In accordance with the Provider Selection Regime (Regulations 2023) this is an intent to award notice. Following a 2 stage competitive process, the recommendation is to award the contract for Adult Lifestyles Stop Smoking, Weight Management and Healthy Lifestyles Service (Lot 1 and Lot 2) to ABL Health Ltd. As they are the provider that passed the checks conducted under the Basic Selection Criteria and provided the lowest Value per Other Key Criteria point score. The Council commissions Adult Lifestyle Services (Stop Smoking, Weight Management and Healthy Lifestyles) as part of the service branded as One You Kent (OYK). The Services are divided into the following work packages (Lots): Lot 1 - Adult Lifestyles Stop Smoking Service Lot 2 - Adult Lifestyles Weight Management and Healthy Lifestyle Service Name of Provider who will deliver the Service to both Lot 1 and Lot 2 is ABL Health Ltd, 71 Redgate Way, Bolton, BL4 0JL

### Lot Information

Adult Lifestyles Stop Smoking Service

In accordance with the Provider Selection Regime (Regulations 2023) this is an intent to award notice. Following a 2 stage competitive process, the recommendation is to award the contract for Adult Lifestyles Stop Smoking, Weight Management and Healthy Lifestyles Service (Lot 1 and Lot 2) to ABL Health Ltd. As they are the provider that passed the checks conducted under the Basic Selection Criteria and provided the lowest Value per Other Key Criteria point score. The Council commissions Adult Lifestyle Services (Stop Smoking, Weight Management and Healthy Lifestyles) as part of the service branded as One You Kent (OYK). The current service provision commenced on 1st April 2020 and is due to expire on 31st March 2026. This relates to the provision of Adult Lifestyle Services commencing from 1st April 2026. The Services are divided into the following work packages (Lots): Lot 1 - Adult Lifestyles Stop Smoking Service Lot 2 - Adult Lifestyles Weight Management and Healthy Lifestyle Service The total contract value for the full contract should all extensions be enacted is; Lot 1 - PS10,485,533.26 Proposed start and end date; 1/4/2026 - 31/3/2029 There is the potential for a contract extension of 2 x 1 year(s) (24 months), depending on both the success in achieving the required outcomes and the availability of further funding. The individuals involved in the evaluation process were. Luke Edwards - Senior Commissioner Judith Bellingham - Commissioner Debbie Smith - Public Health Specialist Alan Luke - Strategic Procurement and Commercial Lead (Moderator) Nikki Foster - Note taker The Providers were asked quality questions against the 5 key criteria, with a scoring criterion between A-F. The decision to award the contract was taken by Dr Anjan Ghosh, Director of Public Health. Name of Provider who will deliver the Service; ABL Health Ltd 71 Redgate Way Bolton BL4 OJL Conflicts of interest were managed throughout the process, none were declared. Additional information: Following moderation, the evaluation methodology applied to the tender process was the Value per Other Key Criteria Point evaluation method. The award of the contract was based on this methodology.

Renewal: Lot 1 - Stop Smoking - Option of a up to 24 month extension

Adult Lifestyle Weight Management and Healthy Lifestyle Service

In accordance with the Provider Selection Regime (Regulations 2023) this is an intent to award notice. Following a 2 stage competitive process, the recommendation is to award the contract for Adult Lifestyles Stop Smoking, Weight Management and Healthy Lifestyles Service (Lot 1 and Lot 2) to ABL Health Ltd. As they are the provider that passed the checks conducted under the Basic Selection Criteria and provided the lowest Value per Other Key Criteria point score. The Council commissions Adult Lifestyle Services (Stop Smoking, Weight Management and Healthy Lifestyles) as part of the service branded as One You Kent (OYK). The current service provision commenced on 1st April 2020 and is due to expire on 31st March 2026. This relates to the provision of Adult Lifestyle Services commencing from 1st April 2026. The Services are divided into the following work packages (Lots): Lot 1 - Adult Lifestyles Stop Smoking Service Lot 2 - Adult Lifestyles Weight Management and Healthy Lifestyle Service The total contract value for the full contract should all extensions be enacted is; Lot 2 - PS10,979,379.09 Proposed start and end date; 1/4/2026 - 31/3/2029 There is the potential for a contract extension of 3 x 1 year(s) (36 months), depending on both the success in achieving the required outcomes and the availability of further funding. The individuals involved in the evaluation process were; Chris Beale - Senior Commissioner Ruth Simmonds - Commissioner Abimbola Ojo - Public Health Specialist Alan Luke - Strategic Procurement and Commercial Lead (Moderator) Nikki Foster - Note taker The Providers were asked quality questions against the 5 key criteria, with a scoring criterion between A-F. The decision to award the contract was taken by Dr Anjan Ghosh, Director of Public Health. Name of Provider who will deliver the Service; ABL Health Ltd 71 Redgate Way Bolton BL4 OJL Conflicts of interest were managed throughout the process, none were declared. Additional information: Following moderation, the evaluation methodology applied to the tender process was the Value per Other Key Criteria Point evaluation method. The award of the contract was based on this methodology.

Renewal: Lot 2 - Weight Management and Healthy Lifestyle Services East Kent - Option of a up to 36 month extension

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009711-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £21,500,000 |
| Lots value | £21,626,369 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £10,485,533 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME14 1XQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Penenden Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | TLJ4 Kent |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ABL HEALTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2026 at 21:05 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009711-2026
- 19 Dec 2025 at 14:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084947-2025
- 20 Oct 2025 at 18:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066891-2025
- 14 May 2025 at 11:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021200-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kent.gov.uk
- http://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=5e30f180-0730-f011-8136-005056b64545
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1011581905
- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1001962745

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