Published date: 26 September 2017

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.


Closing: 24 October 2017

Contract summary

Industry

  • Health services - 85100000

Location of contract

North West

Value of contract

£1,500,000 to £2,000,000

Procurement reference

KNOWS001-DN300026-39937326

Published date

26 September 2017

Closing date

24 October 2017

Contract start date

1 April 2018

Contract end date

31 March 2021

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?

No


Description

The aim of the service is to contribute to reducing smoking prevalence which would lead to a reduction in the incidence of smoking-related health problems and deaths. Specific objectives of the service are to: • Improve access to evidence-based smoking cessation support for Knowsley residents, especially those in the hard-to-reach communities • Contribute to reducing smoking prevalence and reduction in health inequalities attributed to smoking • Contribute to increasing capacity within partner organisations to deliver smoke-free environment and workplaces • Contribute to the management of smoking-related health conditions e.g. COPD. • Support non-specialist smoking cessation providers e.g. pharmacy, midwives, and lifestyle advisors to deliver appropriate stop smoking interventions


About the buyer

Contact name

Mark Woodward

Address

2nd Floor, Municipal Building
Archway Road
Huyton
L36 9YU
England

Telephone

+44 1514435410

Email

mark.woodward@knowsley.gov.uk

Website

http://www.knowsley.gov.uk