Smoking Cessation Service
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Birmingham City Council has awarded a contract for the provision of Smoking Cessation Services under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This contract is categorized under Health services (CPV 85100000) and includes a 12-week behavioural programme along with a nicotine replacement therapy scheme. The procurement process utilized was a direct award without prior competition, and the services will be delivered in the UKG3 region.
The contract commenced on 1st October 2024 and is initially set to run until September 2025, with a possible extension of up to two years subject to performance and funding availability. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), that specialise in health and community health services. It offers a chance to expand into public health by providing critical support to individuals seeking to quit smoking.
Businesses well-suited for this tender include those with experience in behavioural health programmes and nicotine replacement therapies. The direct award method indicates that suitable providers have been identified without a competitive bidding process, highlighting the specific expertise and suitability required for delivering these services. Notable suppliers awarded include Jhoots Chemist Limited, Rajja Ltd, and USM Healthcare Ltd, among others.
The Smoking Cessation Service is made up of a 12-week behavioural programme and a nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) scheme. Providers can choose to deliver the 12-week programme, the NRT scheme or both.
The Smoking Cessation Service is made up of a 12-week behavioural programme and a nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) scheme. Providers can choose to deliver the 12-week programme, the NRT scheme or both. Contracts awarded to eligible Providers to deliver Smoking Cessation Services following the 'Direct Award Process B' as set out in the Health Care Services [Provider Selection Regime (PSR)] Regulations 2023. "Direct Award Process B" means the process set out in regulation 8 for the award of a contract without a competition. There is a fixed fee / tariff for services delivered. The contracts commenced on 1st October 2024 up to the end of September 2025 initially with an option to extend for a further 2 years subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability. This is a service to be provided by new providers.
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