Local Stop Smoking Service for Calderdale

Concepts

• health services
• halifax
• local stop smoking service
• higher smoking rates
• local communities
• licenced stop
• other local partners
• stop
• overall smoking prevalence
• smoking cessation

Location

Halifax

Description

The Borough Council of Calderdale wishes to commission an evidence based local stop smoking service that will be provided by a single provider or a lead provider. The primary aim of the service is to reduce overall smoking prevalence in Calderdale, contributing to the national objective for England to become smokefree by 2030. The service provided must include a combination of behavioural support and the provision of licenced stop smoking medications and nicotine replacement products. The content, format and quality of the service should align with the Standard Treatment programme as set out by the National Centre for Smoking Cessation and Training.

Total Quantity or Scope

The Borough Council of Calderdale intends to award this contract to the existing provider of the service, South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (SWYPFT), following Direct Award Process C. SWYPFT will provide a universal stop smoking service whilst also aiming to address health inequalities by targeting resources to population groups with higher smoking rates than the general population, for example people with routine and manual occupations and people living with a mental illness. SWYPFT will provide a combination of behavioural support and licensed stop smoking medications and nicotine replacement products, including nicotine vaping devices. The provider will aim to support at least 5% of the estimated local population who smoke each year and will aim to achieve at least a 50% 4 week quit rate, in line with national guidance. SWYPFT will work with other local partners to understand the needs and preferences of local communities to ensure that the service is accessible and effective. The lifetime contract value is £2,413,00 and will be provided from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2029.

Award Detail

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 85100000 - Health services

Indicators

• Award on basis of price.

Legal Justification

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 do not apply to this award. The day after publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 21st June 2024. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Other 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 do not apply to this award. The day after the publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 21st June 2024. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. Written representations should be sent to procurement@calderdale.gov.uk The award decision-makers for this contract are the Borough Council of Calderdale Public Health Leadership Team. Declared and potential conflicts of interest were assessed, and none were identified. Each of the key criteria were given equal weighting as no single criterion is of higher priority than the others for the successful delivery of this service and the population health outcomes we aim to achieve for the people of Calderdale. The rationale for choosing the provider with reference to the key criteria is explained below: 1. Quality & Innovation (20%) - The provider highly satisfies the contract. All but one KPI are performed above target and the 4 week quit rate is above the England average. 100% of service users are satisfied with the service. Good track record of exploring innovation in delivery e.g. digital vouchers for NRT provision, remote CO monitoring. 2. Value (20%) - The provider satisfies the contract. Value is defined as both delivering financial and qualitative value. Added value of contracting with an NHS organisation facilitates collaborative working with other NHS professionals. Quality and performance have been maintained despite a cut to the contract value. 3. Integration, collaboration & sustainability (20%) - The provider collaborates and integrates with many other local health care providers including GP practices, pharmacies & NHS Trusts and is a committed partner for a long term programme of work aiming to better integrate health and wellbeing support for adults. A dispersed model of delivery means the service is sustainable and resilient. 4. Improving access, reducing inequalities and facilitating choice (20%) - 100% of service users able to access support within 7 days. Choice of support formats and venues available. Over 80% of service users come from priority target groups. Track record of partnership working with local stakeholders to improve access. 5. Social value (20%) - Programme of work looking at climate adaptation. Social responsibility and sustainability strategy published. Provides fair terms and conditions and a living wage for staff. Organisational commitment to ethical purchasing.