Specialist Stop Smoking Services

Concepts

• norwich
• community health
• smoking prevalence
• an e-cigarette service
• locally commissioned service providers
• specialist stop smoking services
• specialist
• stop
• smoking
• health and social work

Location

Norwich

Description

Norfolk County Council are looking for a suitable provider to deliver specialist stop smoking services. The service will comprise the following elements: • Specialist stop smoking service delivered by trained advisors, worth around £6.6m over the potential full term of 9 years.• A focus on engaging communities where smoking prevalence is highest.• Working with local vape retailers to deliver an e-cigarette service (vouchers and direct supply).• Training and governance of locally commissioned service providers (including GP practices, pharmacies and other community providers).• Working with the Integrated Care System to deliver on its requirements of the NHS long term plan.Full details of the requirement can be found in the Service Specification, which forms a Schedule to the Terms and Conditions.

Renewal Options

The contract term is 5 years from the Required Service Commencement Date. The Contract may be extended by up to 4 years in two year increments at the Council’s discretion. The value quoted above is for the potential full term of the contract.

CPV Codes

• 85323000 - Community health services
• 85000000 - Health and social work services

Indicators

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

Other Information

Price is not being evaluated in this procurement as there is a fixed budget.Information about funding can be found in Schedule D to the Terms and Conditions. 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.