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The procurement process initiated by Derbyshire County Council seeks to engage a provider for the "Youth Vaping and Smoking Cessation Service" focused on community health services. This tender, in the services category, is ongoing and targets delivery within Derbyshire (excluding Derby City) primarily in secondary schools. The procurement follows a competitive procedure with negotiation under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and does not fall under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.
The tender process is currently at the stage of accepting submissions until 20 February 2026, with services expected to commence on 1 September 2026 and extend over a two-year period, potentially leading to a third year contingent on performance and funding. The total contract value is £510,000, and the mobilisation period is from 14 May 2026 to 1 September 2026. This tender represents significant potential for businesses specialising in health programmes, particularly those with expertise in smoking cessation services for young people.
Ideal candidates would be experienced providers capable of delivering effective interventions aligned with national health strategies and best practices, including NICE guidelines. Businesses with experience in school-based health services, partnership collaborations, and possessing certified National Centre Smoking Cessation and Training (NCSCT) practitioners are well-suited to compete. The opportunity to secure a contract for a phased extension offers growth potential, making it attractive for organisations seeking to expand their service delivery within the region.
The Council is seeking a single experienced Provider to deliver a targeted smoking and vaping cessation intervention for Children and Young People (CYP) delivered predominantly within secondary school settings on a phased approach within Derbyshire (excluding Derby City). The service will align with the national Stopping the Start Strategy and Derbyshire County Council Public Health Strategic Plan. The service will support pupils aged 12 and over who wish to stop smoking, vaping, or both. It will be informed by best practice in line with NICE guideline NICE NG209, and delivered by certified National Centre Smoking Cessation and Training (NCSCT) stop smoking practitioners embedded within the school community. Delivery will include effective partnership working to avoid duplication and enhance existing prevention activity. The Youth Vaping and Smoking Cessation Service will commence on 01 September 2026 for a period of 2 years to 31 August 2028. Subject to available funding and successful delivery of Phase 1 and evaluation, the Council may at is discretion approve delivery of Phase 2 for year 3 from 01 September 2028 to 31 August 2029. A mobilisation period will run from 14 May 2026 to service commencement date on 01 September 2026 (see Mobilisation Section) and will be non-chargeable; no fees or cost incurred during this period will be payable by the Council. Additional information: 'This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract 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.' Link to Tender documents and how to bid - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=ed8ef179-b5f7-f011-813c-005056b64545
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