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HCC - 10/24 - Stop Smoking Seminars

HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL · compiled

Tender information last checkedLast checked 29 Sept 2026, 20:28.

Opportunity overview

This service is for the delivery of Stop Smoking Services via a drug-free solution which will be an additional option to smokers alongside the existing stop smoking services.

Awarded to

Amounts belong to published awards or contracts. Where several suppliers share one value, it is labelled as shared and is not a supplier-specific allocation.

Allen Carr's Easyway (international) Ltd

Matched by number
Contract value
£375k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
10 Dec 2024
Award ID
039961-2024-HCC2416205-1
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 02423347
Location
London, UKI63, SW20 8NH, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV85100000 — Health services

Lots

  • This service is for the delivery of Stop Smoking Services via a drug-free solution which will be an additional option to smokers alongside the existing stop smoking services. The provider must have experience of providing: • stop smoking services via a drug-free solution • cognitive restructuring/retraining therapy • seminar-based interventions delivered by therapists via online video programme (so that users can access the service at a time which is convenient to them) and live online groups via a digital platform (if users wish to engage as part of a group) • a clinically proven method • shorter backup sessions, telephone support, and email support to those who may require further assistance • a mechanism for contacting clients and recording success rates • quick mobilisation of programmes. We require the service provider to have a model which is ready to be mobilised by the end of December 2024 to limit the amount of time required to start supporting Hertfordshire Residents • a solution which is compliant with the requirements of all data protection legislation, primarily but not exclusively the UK GPDR and Data Protection Act 2018, and any amending or replacement legislation to ensure the protection of the rights of data subjects. This notice is an intention to award a contract using the Most Suitable Provider (MSP) process under the Provider Selection Regime. The approximate lifetime value of the contract is £375,000 which includes any available extensions. The contract will be for an initial period until 31st March 2025, with the possibility to extend on an annual basis up until 31st March 2029 if funding allows and subject to satisfactory performance at the discretion of HCC. This is a new service with a new provider. The contract is expected to commence on 27th December 2024. Additional information: An intended approach notice was published via PIN on the 19th November 2024. Notice reference: 2024/S 000-037388Value not stated

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
HCC2416205
Status
complete
Review Details
The Council will enter into an 8 working day standstill period following publication of this Contract Award Notice before officially awarding the Contract in line with the requirements under PSR.
Procurement Method
limited
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Why this procedure was chosen
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award 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. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 24th December 2024. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Amendments

Entry 1
Id
2
Description
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under 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. The contract has now been formally awarded using the most suitable provider process. The contract was awarded on 10th December 2024. The service commenced on 27th December 2024, for an initial period until 31st March 2025, with the possibility to extend on an annual basis up until 31st March 2029 if funding allows and subject to satisfactory performance at the discretion of HCC. The estimated lifetime value of the contract is £375,000

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Classification

Id
85100000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Health services

Procedure reasons

Entry 1
Id
D_OUTSIDE_SCOPE
Scheme
TED_PT_AWARD_CONTRACT_WITHOUT_CALL
Description
The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
cancelled
Has Options
Yes
Description
This service is for the delivery of Stop Smoking Services via a drug-free solution which will be an additional option to smokers alongside the existing stop smoking services. The provider must have experience of providing: • stop smoking services via a drug-free solution • cognitive restructuring/retraining therapy • seminar-based interventions delivered by therapists via online video programme (so that users can access the service at a time which is convenient to them) and live online groups via a digital platform (if users wish to engage as part of a group) • a clinically proven method • shorter backup sessions, telephone support, and email support to those who may require further assistance • a mechanism for contacting clients and recording success rates • quick mobilisation of programmes. We require the service provider to have a model which is ready to be mobilised by the end of December 2024 to limit the amount of time required to start supporting Hertfordshire Residents • a solution which is compliant with the requirements of all data protection legislation, primarily but not exclusively the UK GPDR and Data Protection Act 2018, and any amending or replacement legislation to ensure the protection of the rights of data subjects. This notice is an intention to award a contract using the Most Suitable Provider (MSP) process under the Provider Selection Regime. The approximate lifetime value of the contract is £375,000 which includes any available extensions. The contract will be for an initial period until 31st March 2025, with the possibility to extend on an annual basis up until 31st March 2029 if funding allows and subject to satisfactory performance at the discretion of HCC. This is a new service with a new provider. The contract is expected to commence on 27th December 2024. Additional information: An intended approach notice was published via PIN on the 19th November 2024. Notice reference: 2024/S 000-037388

Options

Description
There will be the option to extend on an annual basis (up until 31st March 2029), if funding allows and subject to satisfactory performance, at the discretion of HCC.

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Most Suitable Process with regard to the key criteria
Type
quality
Description
100
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
0

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKH23

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-132570
Name
HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKH23
Locality
Stevenage
Postal Code
SG1 2ST
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Robertson House, Six Hills Way,

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Regional or local authority
Entry 2
Id
01
Scheme
COFOG
Description
General public services

Identifier

Legal Name
HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
No Identifier Rationale
notOnAnyRegister

Contact

Organisation 2
Id
GB-COH-02423347
Name
Allen Carr's Easyway (international) Ltd

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKI63
Locality
London
Postal Code
SW20 8NH
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Park House, 14 Pepys Road, Raynes Park,

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Id
02423347
Scheme
GB-COH
Legal Name
Allen Carr's Easyway (international) Ltd
Organisation 3
Id
GB-FTS-114606
Name
Independent Choice and Procurement Panel

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
London
Postal Code
SE1 8UG
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Wellington House

Identifier

Legal Name
Independent Choice and Procurement Panel

Award information

Award 1
Id
039961-2024-HCC2416205-1
Title
Stop Smoking Seminars
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-COH-02423347
Name
Allen Carr's Easyway (international) Ltd

Related lots

1

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
039961-2024-HCC2416205-1
Title
Stop Smoking Seminars
Status
active
Award ID
039961-2024-HCC2416205-1
Date Signed
10 Dec 2024, 00:00

Value

Amount
375,000
Currency
GBP

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Stevenage · UKH23 · SG1 2ST · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKH23

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. ocds-h6vhtk-04c732-2025-01-14T15:36:05Zcompiled ·