--- title: "Smokefree Sefton - Stop Smoking Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b11b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06b11b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b11b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b11b.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SEFTON COUNCIL" published: "2026-06-09" --- # Smokefree Sefton - Stop Smoking Service Buyer: SEFTON COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b11b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06b11b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b11b.json) ## Summary Sefton Council is seeking proposals for its "Smokefree Sefton - Stop Smoking Service", focusing on health services within the region of UKD73. The open procurement procedure has been initiated to appoint a provider for a comprehensive stop smoking service aimed at reducing smoking rates in Sefton. The tender process is at the active stage with a submission deadline by 7th July 2026 at 12:00 PM. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2027, lasting four years with potential extensions up to an additional four years, subject to performance. The contract's estimated lifetime value, including all extension options, is £4,931,268. Tender evaluation will consider quality, social value, and presentation, with entries required to be submitted via the electronic portal, The Chest. This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in the delivery of health or community health services. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and organisations experienced in offering stop smoking support and community health initiatives may find this contract particularly beneficial for growth. The substantial budget allocation and potential for extension make it an attractive proposition for service providers. To be competitive, participating businesses should demonstrate expertise in achieving significant social impact and possess innovative strategies that align with Sefton Council's emphasis on quality and value. This tender invites organisations capable of delivering measurable outcomes in public health improvement and willing to engage in a competitive process aligned with the Healthcare Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. ## Notice This is a notice for the provision of a Stop Smoking Service in Sefton. Sefton Council is looking to appoint a Provider to deliver a comprehensive Stop Smoking Service that supports individuals to quit tobacco use and prevents the uptake of smoking. The service will run for a period of 4 years from the 1st of April 2027, with the option to extend for a further 4 years (plus 2 years, followed by plus 1 year), subject to evidence of satisfactory ongoing performance and value for money. The estimated lifetime value of the contract including extensions is PS4,931,268 and a breakdown per year is provided in section 12, pages 37 and 38 of the service specification. The Council has a fixed budget for this contract. Tender evaluation will be carried out on the basis of quality, social value and presentation / interview. The Council will conduct this procurement in accordance with The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 (Regulation 11, Competitive Process). Tenders must be returned electronically via the Council's tendering portal, The Chest (www.the-chest.org.uk). The reference number for this tender on the portal is DN817096. ### Lot Information Lot 1 This is a notice for the provision of a Stop Smoking Service in Sefton. Sefton Council is looking to appoint a Provider to deliver a comprehensive Stop Smoking Service that supports individuals to quit tobacco use and prevents the uptake of smoking. The service will run for a period of 4 years from the 1st of April 2027, with the option to extend for a further 4 years (plus 2 years, followed by plus 1 year), subject to evidence of satisfactory ongoing performance and value for money. The estimated lifetime value of the contract including extensions is PS4,931,268 and a breakdown per year is provided in section 12, pages 37 and 38 of the service specification. The Council has a fixed budget for this contract. Tender evaluation will be carried out on the basis of quality, social value and presentation / interview. The Council will conduct this procurement in accordance with The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 (Regulation 11, Competitive Process). Tenders must be returned electronically via the Council's tendering portal, The Chest (www.the-chest.org.uk). The reference number for this tender on the portal is DN817096. Additional information: This contract will be awarded on the basis of Most Advantageous Tender (MAT) through evaluation of Quality (75%), Social value (10%) and Presentation / interview (15%). The Council has a fixed budget for this contract and price submission will not be part of the evaluation. Renewal: The service will run for a period of 4 years from the 1st of April 2027, with the option to extend for a further 4 years (plus 2 years, followed by plus 1 year), subject to evidence of satisfactory ongoing performance and value for money. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054426-2026 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 7 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Re-procurement will start approximately 9 - 12 months before the end of the contract. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,931,268 | | Lots value | £4,931,268 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | 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 | TLD73 Sefton | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services - 85323000 - Community health services ## Release History - 9 Jun 2026 at 15:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054426-2026 ## Notice URLs - http://www.sefton.gov.uk/ - http://www.the-chest.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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