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Opportunity overview
Cambridgeshire County Council is seeking Market Engagement for its Smoking Cessation Services targeted at people experiencing homelessness and other socially excluded groups in Fenland area of Cambridgeshire.
Please note this is a procurement governed by the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) and is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.
Classification
CPV85100000 — Health services
Lots
Cambridgeshire County Council is seeking Market Engagement for its Smoking Cessation Services targeted at people experiencing homelessness and other socially excluded groups in Fenland area of Cambridgeshire.
The service aims to reduce smoking-related health inequalities amongst people experiencing homelessness and other socially excluded groups in Fenland by providing accessible, effective and targeted tobacco dependence treatment that reaches those most at risk of smoking-related harm.
In view of the positive outcomes achieved through the current service model, we intend the future service to retain the core components of the existing approach while providing sufficient flexibility for the provider to apply their expertise, innovation and best practice in service delivery.
The new contract is planned for an initial duration of 2 years, plus a potential 1-year extension period. (Note, this is subject to change).
Please note this is a procurement governed by the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) and is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.Value not stated
Published notice details
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Scope, procedure and submissions
Id
26099
Status
planned
Main Procurement Category
services
Legal basis
Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX
Classification
Scheme
CPV
Id
85100000
Description
Health services
Communication
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 2026, 00:00
Covered By
GPA
Lots and requirements
Entry 1
Id
1
Description
Cambridgeshire County Council is seeking Market Engagement for its Smoking Cessation Services targeted at people experiencing homelessness and other socially excluded groups in Fenland area of Cambridgeshire.
The service aims to reduce smoking-related health inequalities amongst people experiencing homelessness and other socially excluded groups in Fenland by providing accessible, effective and targeted tobacco dependence treatment that reaches those most at risk of smoking-related harm.
In view of the positive outcomes achieved through the current service model, we intend the future service to retain the core components of the existing approach while providing sufficient flexibility for the provider to apply their expertise, innovation and best practice in service delivery.
The new contract is planned for an initial duration of 2 years, plus a potential 1-year extension period. (Note, this is subject to change).
Please note this is a procurement governed by the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) and is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.
1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.
1 VERSION
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096131-2026planning ·
PROCURAAXIS ANALYSIS
ProcuraAxis Analysis
Our approved analysis of the opportunity appears below the official tender information.
ANALYSIS PREVIEW
Opportunity intelligence at a glance
Early-stage market engagement for a planned smoking-cessation service in Fenland, Cambridgeshire. The service is intended for people experiencing homelessness and other socially excluded groups, with targeted tobacco-dependence treatment aimed at reducing smoking-related health inequalities. This is not an open bidding opportunity at this stage.
Who this may suit
Potentially relevant to providers of community health, smoking cessation, tobacco-dependence treatment and inclusion-health services. Final supplier requirements are unknown.
Key points identified
Service focusProvide smoking-cessation and tobacco-dependence treatment services for people experiencing homelessness and other socially excluded groups.Evidence: The service is targeted at “people experiencing homelessness and other socially excluded groups” and aims to provide “accessible, effective and targeted tobacco dependence treatment”.
Service approachRetain core components of the existing model while allowing flexibility for provider expertise, innovation and best practice.Evidence: “We intend the future service to retain the core components of the existing approach while providing sufficient flexibility for the provider to apply their expertise, innovation and best practice in service delivery.”
Supplier requirementsUnknown at market-engagement stage.Evidence: No selection criteria, mandatory credentials, staffing requirements or submission requirements are supplied.
95% approved-analysis confidence4 supplier criteria identified2 risks or unknowns
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Early-stage market engagement for a planned smoking-cessation service in Fenland, Cambridgeshire. The service is intended for people experiencing homelessness and other socially excluded groups, with targeted tobacco-dependence treatment aimed at reducing smoking-related health inequalities. This is not an open bidding opportunity at this stage.
Who this may suit
Potentially relevant to providers of community health, smoking cessation, tobacco-dependence treatment and inclusion-health services. Final supplier requirements are unknown.
Key deliverables
Accessible and targeted tobacco-dependence treatment
Smoking-cessation support for people experiencing homelessness and other socially excluded groups in Fenland
Service delivery retaining core elements of the current model while allowing provider innovation and best practice
SUPPLIER REQUIREMENTS
4 criteria identified
Service focus
98% confidence
Provide smoking-cessation and tobacco-dependence treatment services for people experiencing homelessness and other socially excluded groups.
View supporting evidence
The service is targeted at “people experiencing homelessness and other socially excluded groups” and aims to provide “accessible, effective and targeted tobacco dependence treatment”.
Service approach
95% confidence
Retain core components of the existing model while allowing flexibility for provider expertise, innovation and best practice.
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“We intend the future service to retain the core components of the existing approach while providing sufficient flexibility for the provider to apply their expertise, innovation and best practice in service delivery.”
Supplier requirements
99% confidence
Unknown at market-engagement stage.
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No selection criteria, mandatory credentials, staffing requirements or submission requirements are supplied.
Supplier eligibility
99% confidence
Unknown.
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The supplied notice does not state eligibility criteria, organisation-size restrictions or VCSE/SME suitability.
COMMERCIAL AND DELIVERY
Contract intelligence
Commercial
Stated value
86% confidence
Up to £375,000 GBP.
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Process value_max is stated as 375000 GBP; no lot-level value is supplied.
Planned contract term
98% confidence
Initial 2 years, with a potential 1-year extension; subject to change.
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“The new contract is planned for an initial duration of 2 years, plus a potential 1-year extension period. (Note, this is subject to change).”
Pricing and payment terms
99% confidence
Unknown.
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No pricing structure, payment terms or contract conditions are supplied.
Delivery
Delivery area
99% confidence
Fenland area of Cambridgeshire.
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The notice describes services “in Fenland area of Cambridgeshire”.
Delivery model
96% confidence
Accessible, effective and targeted tobacco-dependence treatment for the identified groups.
View supporting evidence
The lot description states this intended treatment approach.
PROCEDURE
How to respond
Opportunity status
99% confidence
Upcoming planned procurement; currently market engagement, not an open bidding opportunity.
View supporting evidence
Display status is “upcoming”, stage is “planning”, source status is “planned”, and the buyer is “seeking Market Engagement”.
Regime
99% confidence
Provider Selection Regime (PSR), subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.
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The notice explicitly states that the procurement is governed by PSR and subject to the 2023 Regulations.
Procurement route and submission process
99% confidence
Unknown.
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No procurement method, engagement process, tender route or submission deadline is supplied.
RISKS AND UNKNOWNS
Points requiring attention
Early-stage scope and timetable uncertainty
99% confidence
The future contract remains planned and subject to change; final scope, route, commercial terms, timetable and submission requirements are unknown.
View supporting evidence
This is a planned market-engagement notice with no deadline or procurement method. The stated contract duration is explicitly “subject to change”.
Value attribution limitation
95% confidence
A process-level maximum value of £375,000 is supplied, but no lot-level value is stated.
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Process value_max is 375000 GBP, while the sole lot has no value amount.
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