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title: "Stop Smoking Service - PSR Direct Award C"
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# Stop Smoking Service - PSR Direct Award C

Buyer: BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067390

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## Summary

Bracknell Forest Borough Council is undertaking a Direct Award C procurement for the provision of a Stop Smoking Service, classified under health services (CPV 85100000). The contract, governed by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, has been awarded to the incumbent provider with an initial term from 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2027, and the option to extend up to April 2031. The total potential value is £750,000 over a five-year term, contingent on additional grant funding. The initial award date is 9 April 2026, following a standstill period that concluded on 8 April 2026. This award, established in Bracknell Forest (UKJ11), is managed under a limited procurement method, bypassing the need for prior competition calls.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses within the health services sector, particularly those focused on innovative health promotion and community health services. Solutions 4 Health, a large-scale organisation, has been identified as the service provider underlining potential advantages for similar organisations with capabilities in providing accessible, cost-effective health services and reducing health disparities. Firms adept in integrating modern technology and collaboration strategies to enhance public health outcomes may find similar opportunities attractive, aligning with the Council's aim to make non-smoking the societal norm in the region.

## Notice

Following a Direct Award C process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 (PSR), Bracknell Forest Council are intending to award the Stop Smoking Service contract to the incumbent Provider as detailed in this notice. The new contract is for an initial term of One (1) year (1 May 2026 - 30 April 2027) with the option to extend by any number of periods up to an aggregate of 48 months (up to 30 April 2031). The contract value, for the maximum contract term of 5 years, is anticipated to be PS600,000. The contract will have the ability to be varied by up to an additional PS150,000 over the term of the contract, subject to targeted grant funding. If the targeted grant is received, this may be allocated at the Councils discretion. This additional funding would take the total contract value, over the maximum 5-year term of the contract, to PS750,000.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The overreaching aims and purpose of the stop smoking service is to contribute to reducing smoking prevalence in Bracknell Forest. Objectives of the service: * To provide a cost-effective stop smoking service that is widely accessible across Bracknell Forest, ensuring all smokers who want to stop smoking can access appropriate specialist support. * To develop and deliver innovative health promotion strategies, using technology and social media where appropriate, to support the prevention of smoking and to support Bracknell Forest Council's vision of making non-smoking the social norm. * To contribute to reducing smoking prevalence among adults in Bracknell Forest. * To contribute to reducing smoking rate among children and young people in Bracknell Forest * To provide a universal stop smoking service with targeted elements for anyone who lives and/or work in Bracknell Forest wishing to stop smoking Bracknell Forest Council are intending to award the contract to the existing provider following Direct Award C. Contract value: PS600,000 over the maximum five year term. The contract will have the ability to be varied by up to an additional PS150,000 over the term of the contract, subject to targeted grant funding and at the Councils discretion. The maximum total potential lifetime contract value is therefore PS750,000 Initial Contract Term: 1 May 2026 - 30 April 2027. Initial Contract Value: PS120,000 (1 May 2026 - 30 April 2027) Option to Extend: up to 30 April 2031. Additional information: As per PSR, the Council decided on the relative importance of each of the specified key criteria. This has been done through prioritising criteria instead of weightings. The below criteria were prioritised in accordance to their importance to the successful delivery of the service. The 5 specified key criteria were prioritised as follows: 1. Quality and Innovation 2. Value 3. Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice 4. Integration, collaboration and service sustainability 5. Social Value Following an assessment of the Provider and in line with the requirements of PSR Direct Award Process C, Bracknell Forest Council has determined that the existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard.

### 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 Procurement Act 2023 does 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/032175-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 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 | £750,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRACKNELL |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG12 1JD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ15 Berkshire East |
| Local authority | Bracknell Forest |
| Electoral ward | Town Centre & The Parks |
| Westminster constituency | Bracknell |
| Delivery location | TLJ11 Berkshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOLUTIONS 4 HEALTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services
- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2026 at 08:33 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032175-2026
- 25 Mar 2026 at 10:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027179-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk

## Provenance

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