Published date: 26 September 2023

This notice was replaced on 7 February 2024

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 7 February 2024)

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Contract summary

Industry

  • Health services - 85100000

  • Other community, social and personal services - 98000000

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£3,150,000

Procurement reference

SEFT001-DN689469-50234788

Published date

26 September 2023

Closing date

27 October 2023

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 April 2024

Contract end date

31 March 2029

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes


Description

Sefton Council is looking to appoint a provider to deliver the Community Stop Smoking Service for Sefton that forms an integral part of Sefton's Living Well Service (LWS).

LWS has three core strands, comprised of two specialist components 'Smokefree Sefton' and 'Active Sefton', and a community component, 'LWS Community'. The scope of this project covers LWS Smokefree Sefton only but describes the aligned and integrated relationship with the other components, to provide a seamless health improvement offer for Sefton residents.

Sefton wishes to implement a model of service delivery that is dynamic in its approach and meets the diverse needs of the population it serves. The service will maximise opportunities to provide expert and tailored support for people who want to quit or reduce the harms associated with smoking and tobacco. The service will work effectively with key stakeholders to ensure more children and young people grow up in smokefree environments and communities, focusing on settings where children are more likely to be exposed to smoking, including homes and play areas.

This contract will commence 1st April 2024 and run for a core period of three years, with two
one-year extension options.

This procurement is being undertaken in accordance with section 7 of the Public Contracts
Regulations 2015, also known as the "Light Touch" regime.

The Council's maximum budget for this contract is £630,000 per annum.

The price agreed for the contract is subject to the ongoing availability of sufficient funding. In the event that during the contract period the Local Authority does not have sufficient funds to cover the price of the contract the Contractor will develop and agree a contract variation with the Commissioner such that the contract price remains within the funding available. In the event that agreement cannot be reached the dispute resolution procedure set out within the contract will be followed.


About the buyer

Contact name

Julia Hedo

Address

Magdalen House
Trinity Road
Bootle
L20 3NJ
England

Telephone

+44 1519342455

Email

julia.hedo@sefton.gov.uk

Website

http://www.sefton.gov.uk/