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title: "Smoking Cessation Service"
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# Smoking Cessation Service

Buyer: PETERBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055c5a

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## Summary

Peterborough City Council has awarded a contract for a Smoking Cessation Service under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The procurement process followed a competitive procedure, with the contract officially awarded on 22nd September 2025 and set to commence on 1st November 2025. This service falls under the Medical practice and related services category (CPV code 85120000), aimed at reducing health inequalities through structured smoking cessation support in Peterborough. The contract, valued at £582,216, may extend until 31st October 2028, subject to a 12-month optional extension. The main procurement category is services, and the award uses an open procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those focused on community-based health initiatives. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with experience in delivering health services that integrate quality, innovation, and social value will find this contract particularly suitable. The competitive selection process prioritised quality and innovation, as well as value, which are key criteria for success. Given the focus on reducing smoking-related health disparities, firms with a track record in tackling health inequalities and providing effective, person-centred interventions will find this an advantageous opportunity to grow their operations by contributing valuable services to the Peterborough region.

## Notice

This is a community-based smoking cessation service that aims to provide structured smoking cessation support to reduce smoking-related health inequalities and provide accessible, person-centered interventions with measurable outcomes. Smoking is a leading cause of preventable death and illness in Peterborough. Local smoking prevalence (12.9%) is slightly higher than the national average. Smoking rates are particularly high in deprived areas, among people with long term mental health conditions, substance misuse issues, those who are homeless and those in routine and manual occupations.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a community-based smoking cessation service that aims to provide structured smoking cessation support to reduce smoking-related health inequalities and provide accessible, person-centered interventions with measurable outcomes. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice as a result of a competitive process. 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 the relevant authority by midnight on 10th September 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award a contract under the competitive process of the PSR. The annual value for this contract is outlined below: Year 1 - PS203,872 Year 2 - PS189,172 Year 3 (Optional Extension) - PS189,172 The initial contract period will be for two years with a 1 x 12 month optional extension. The expected commencement date of the contract, subject to the provisional decision remaining unaltered as a result of any representations made during the standstill period, will be 1st November 2025. The contract will run from 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2028, should the optional 12 month extension be taken. This service was previously included in the Integrated Lifestyles Service, which was a joint contract between Peterborough City Council and Cambridgeshire County Council, with Cambridgeshire County Council as the lead Authority. The awarded provider for Peterborough City Council's Smoking Cessation Service is a new service provider.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076328-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £582,216 |
| Lots value | £582,216 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £582,216 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PETERBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PETERBOROUGH |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE2 8TY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH41 Peterborough |
| Local authority | Peterborough |
| Electoral ward | Fletton and Stanground |
| Westminster constituency | North West Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GREATER PETERBOROUGH NETWORK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85120000 - Medical practice and related services

## Release History

- 24 Nov 2025 at 10:15 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076328-2025
- 29 Aug 2025 at 14:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052566-2025
- 9 Jul 2025 at 15:33 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038731-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=281aa2f9-cc5c-f011-813a-005056b64545
- https://www.peterborough.gov.uk/business/supplying-the-council/supply-opportunities

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