Smoking Cessation Service

Tender description

This is a community-based smoking cessation service that aims to provide structured smoking cessation support to reduce smoking-related health inequalities and provide accessible, person-centered interventions with measurable outcomes. Smoking is a leading cause of preventable death and illness in Peterborough. Local smoking prevalence (12.9%) is slightly higher than the national average. Smoking rates are particularly high in deprived areas, among people with long term mental health conditions, substance misuse issues, those who are homeless and those in routine and manual occupations. Lot 1: This notice is a Prior Information Notice in relation to Peterborough City Council's Smoking Cessation Service. Peterborough City Council believes that this service is in-scope of the Healthcare Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 (PSR) and will be running the Competitive Process in the near future to source a service provider. Please note, FTS does not allow for the selection of the Competitive Process in section IV.1 therefore "Competitive procedure with negotiation" has been selected but the process being followed is the Competitive Process under the Healthcare Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 (PSR). The estimated annual value for this contract is outlined below: Year 1 - £203,872 Year 2 - £189,172 Year 3 (Optional Extension) - £189,172 It is anticipated that the initial contract period will be for two years with 1 x 12 month optional extension. Expressions of Interest can be submitted here: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=281aa2f9-cc5c-f011-813a-005056b64545