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title: "The Provision of a Smoke Free App"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0669c8"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-09"
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# The Provision of a Smoke Free App

Buyer: HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0669c8

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## Summary

The procurement process for "The Provision of a Smoke Free App" is spearheaded by Hertfordshire County Council, located in Hertford, UK. This project falls under the category of health services and aims to provide a robust stop smoking service through an app designed to assist smokers in Hertfordshire. The service's distinguishing features include 24/7 advisor support, swift delivery of smoking aids, and multilingual capability. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with the contract officially awarded on 26th March 2026, commencing on 1st April 2026. The contract end date is set for 31st March 2027, with a possibility of extension until 31st March 2028. The procurement method utilized here is a direct award process under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), reflective of a limited competitive tendering approach.

This tender offers an invaluable opportunity for technology and health service providers, particularly those specialising in digital health solutions, app development, and multilingual communication services. Businesses that can deliver comprehensive and round-the-clock customer support, paired with behavioural health tools, will find this contract aligned with their capabilities. Companies that focus on public health interventions and have expertise in mobile health application development would be particularly well-suited to compete and contribute innovatively to this public health initiative. With a contract valued at £419,200, this provides a significant opportunity for business growth and sector recognition.

## Notice

Intention to award for the provision of a comprehensive, flexible stop smoking service via an app that offers support as needed via an advice team that operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 365 days a year for Hertfordshire smokers who have signed up to the app. The service also offers a comprehensive range of support, including unlimited 24/7 access to NCSCT trained Tobacco Dependency Advisors (TDAs), swift delivery of stop smoking aids, a community group offering peer support and other behavioural tools via the app. The app is available in 6 languages and has bilingual advisers.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council is intending to award this contract to our existing provider following Direct Award Process C under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR.) The contract will commence on 1st April 2026 until 31st March 2027 with the option to extend for up to 1 year up until 31st March 2028. (Maximum 2 years total.) The approximate life time value of this contract is stated in II.1.7 above and includes the value of any possible extensions.

Options: There is the option to extend the contract for up to one (1) year subject to available funding and satisfactory performance at the discretion of the Council.

### 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 or the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations must be made to decision makers by 25th March 2026. The contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice services as an intention to award under the PSR. Written representations should be sent to: strategic.procurement@hertfordshire.gov.uk Details of individuals making the award decision: Commissioning Offer HHIS Health Improvement Manager The existing provider is satisfying the existing contract and will likely satisfy the proposed new contract. The provider has been assessed against the relevant 5 key criteria and has passed the requirements. There were no conflicts of interest identified.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032452-2026 |
| 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 | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £419,200 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | HERTFORD |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG13 8DQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | East Hertfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Hertford Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Hertford and Stortford |
| Delivery location | TLH23 Hertfordshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | 23 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2026 at 13:21 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032452-2026
- 13 Mar 2026 at 12:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022963-2026

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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