---
title: "Market Engagement Event - Smokefree Sefton Stop Smoking Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068621"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SEFTON COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-20"
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# Market Engagement Event - Smokefree Sefton Stop Smoking Service

Buyer: SEFTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068621

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## Summary

Sefton Council, a public authority within sub-central government, is initiating a procurement process for the Smokefree Sefton Stop Smoking Service, categorised under health services. The procurement stage is in the planning phase, with an engagement event scheduled for Friday, 15th May 2026, to be held virtually via Microsoft Teams. Interested providers are required to submit a document through the tendering portal “The Chest” by 8th May. The procurement will be governed by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, thus not subject to the Public Contract Regulations 2015 or the Procurement Act 2023. This engagement aims to prepare for the re-tendering of services from 2027 to 2034, with a provisional contract value of approximately £4,931,268 GBP. The procurement addresses above-threshold services, with a future notice anticipated by 27th May 2026.

The tender presents an excellent opportunity for SMEs operating in the healthcare sector to expand their portfolio through collaboration with a local government authority. Businesses with expertise in delivering health services, particularly those specialising in smoking cessation programmes, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement method encourages participation from small and medium enterprises, offering substantial growth potential for businesses that can effectively provide innovative health solutions aligning with service objectives. Engaging early in the planning stage and attending the milestone event are crucial steps for businesses to understand the requirements and tailor their proposals for success in this competitive procurement process.

## Notice

Sefton Council is holding an engagement event on Friday 15th May ahead of the re-tendering of Smokefree Sefton Stop Smoking Service 2027 - 2034 The procurement of this contract will be subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 (PSR). For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 / Procurement Act 2023 will not apply to the future tender. The contract value is provisional and will be confirmed at tender stage.

### Planning Information

Interested providers should fill in the document provided via the Authority's tendering portal "The Chest" and return it by midday on Friday 8th May. Providers will then receive a Microsoft Teams invite to the engagement event on Friday 15th May.
Link to "The Chest": https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ 
Reference number: DN813476

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035542-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 27 May 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,931,268 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SEFTON COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOOTLE |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L20 3NJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Derby |
| Westminster constituency | Bootle |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2026 at 10:37 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035542-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035542-2026
  20th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sefton.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk/

## Provenance

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