Community (level 2) Stop Smoking Services

Concepts

• health services
• norwich
• miscellaneous health services
• community health
• smoking service
• community stop smoking
• engaging communities
• community
• other stop
• community level 2 interventions

Location

NORWICH

Description

Norfolk County Council's Public Health team is tendering for a single provider to deliver its community (level 2) smoking cessation services. These services will build on other stop smoking provision already available in Norfolk including a specialist service and primary care. We want to expand the availability of Community level 2 interventions to people living in Norfolk to ensure that smokers can access the right interventions at the right time. This procurement will be managed as a Competitive Process under the Health Care Services ( Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

Total Quantity or Scope

The service will comprise the following key elements: Community Stop Smoking service delivered by level 2 trained advisors. A focus on engaging communities where smoking prevalence is highest. - Service will be easily accessible via a triage/referral for on the Norfolk Ready to Change platform. For people who are self-motivated to stop smoking, may live in areas of deprivation, may be in low-income employment but do not have other complex needs. Working with the specialist stop smoking service, primary care, and Integrated Care Systems to develop pathways that ensure smokers are accessing the most appropriate service based on need. Providing a range of hybrid and innovative support options to individuals within the community to be empowered to stop smoking. This procurement will be managed as a Competitive Process under the Health Care Services ( Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The Invitation to Tender sets out the key criteria that have been considered by the Council and how it intends to evaluate bids.

Renewal Options

The contract is being let on a 36 months +24 months +24 months basis.

CPV Codes

• 85100000 - Health services
• 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services
• 85323000 - Community health services

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• Renewals are available.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Award on basis of price and quality.

Other Information

The contract is for an initial period of 36 months. The contract contains the right for the Council to extend by 2 periods of 24 months. The value in this notice is for the initial term of the contract excluding VAT and any price increases that maybe agreed in accordance with the Contract. This procurement will be managed electronically via the Council`s e-procurement system. To participate in this procurement, applicants must first be registered on the system at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/BuyerProfiles. Once registered you will be able to see the procurement project under the `tenders` section and `express an interest` to view the documentation. If you encounter any difficulties whilst using the system you can contact the In-tend support team by phoning +44 8442728810 or e-mailing support@in-tend.co.uk. An evaluation of potential conflicts of interest has taken place prior to the publication of this contract notice, and no conflict of interest has been found.