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title: "Youth Vaping and Smoking Cessation Service"
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# Youth Vaping and Smoking Cessation Service

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060cd0

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## Summary

The public procurement process led by Derbyshire County Council involves the provision of a Youth Vaping and Smoking Cessation Service, classified under Community health services. The focus is on delivering targeted smoking and vaping cessation interventions for children and young people, mainly in secondary schools within Derbyshire (excluding Derby City). The procurement cycle has reached the 'Award' phase, with the contract awarded to Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust. It is a competitive process conducted under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The contract begins on 1st September 2026, lasting two years until 31st August 2028, with an optional extension for a third year, pending successful delivery and funding availability. The total contract value is capped at £510,000.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for providers in the community health services sector to expand their presence by delivering innovative and evidence-based solutions. Suitable candidates would be well-versed in public health strategies, with capabilities in service integration, sustainability, and enhancing social value. Collaborations with educational institutions and community partners will be essential to achieve the desired outcomes, providing a foundation for reducing health inequalities among youth. Organisations with a strong focus on quality service delivery, cost-efficiency, and local employment are particularly well-suited to benefit from this initiative, given the tender ensured alignment with national guidelines and an emphasis on value maximisation.

## Notice

The Council is seeking a single experienced Provider to deliver a targeted smoking and vaping cessation intervention for Children and Young People (CYP) delivered predominantly within secondary school settings on a phased approach within Derbyshire (excluding Derby City). The service will align with the national Stopping the Start Strategy and Derbyshire County Council Public Health Strategic Plan. The service will support pupils aged 12 and over who wish to stop smoking, vaping, or both. It will be informed by best practice in line with NICE guideline NICE NG209, and delivered by certified National Centre Smoking Cessation and Training (NCSCT) stop smoking practitioners embedded within the school community. Delivery will include effective partnership working to avoid duplication and enhance existing prevention activity. The Youth Vaping and Smoking Cessation Service will commence on 01 September 2026 for a period of 2 years to 31 August 2028. Subject to available funding and successful delivery of Phase 1 and evaluation, the Council may at is discretion approve delivery of Phase 2 for year 3 from 01 September 2028 to 31 August 2029. A mobilisation period will run from 14 May 2026 to service commencement date on 01 September 2026 (see Mobilisation Section) and will be non-chargeable; no fees or cost incurred during this period will be payable by the Council.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

he Council is seeking a single experienced Provider to deliver a targeted smoking and vaping cessation intervention for Children and Young People (CYP) delivered predominantly within secondary school settings on a phased approach within Derbyshire (excluding Derby City). The service will align with the national Stopping the Start Strategy and Derbyshire County Council Public Health Strategic Plan. The service will support pupils aged 12 and over who wish to stop smoking, vaping, or both. It will be informed by best practice in line with NICE guideline NICE NG209, and delivered by certified National Centre Smoking Cessation and Training (NCSCT) stop smoking practitioners embedded within the school community. Delivery will include effective partnership working to avoid duplication and enhance existing prevention activity. The Youth Vaping and Smoking Cessation Service will commence on 01 September 2026 for a period of 2 years to 31 August 2028. Subject to available funding and successful delivery of Phase 1 and evaluation, the Council may at is discretion approve delivery of Phase 2 for year 3 from 01 September 2028 to 31 August 2029. A mobilisation period will run from 14 May 2026 to service commencement date on 01 September 2026 (see Mobilisation Section) and will be non-chargeable; no fees or cost incurred during this period will be payable by the Council.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043280-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £510,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £510,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MATLOCK |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE4 3AG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Derbyshire Dales |
| Electoral ward | Matlock West |
| Westminster constituency | Derbyshire Dales |
| Delivery location | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DERBYSHIRE COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES NHS FT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 12 May 2026 at 07:59 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043280-2026
- 21 Apr 2026 at 15:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036270-2026
- 22 Jan 2026 at 18:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005983-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/home.aspx
- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/

## Provenance

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