Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Cambridgeshire County Council
New Shire Hall Emery Crescent Enterprise Campus,
Alconbury Weald, Huntingdon
PE284YE
UK
E-mail: sarah.fuller@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
NUTS: UKH12
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b88c34a2-30f5-f011-813c-005056b64545&p=ea3edb62-3a92-eb11-810c-005056b64545
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
25120 Stop Smoking Seminars
Reference number: 25120
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85100000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Cambridgeshire County Council is seeking an experienced provider to deliver 760 drug-free, evidence-based Stop Smoking Seminars between 1st March 2026 - 28th February 2027. The service will complement existing local stop smoking support and offer an alternative approach for individuals who prefer not to use pharmacological aids.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
374 800.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH12
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Key requirements:
• Deliver structured, interactive group seminars (approx. 5-6 hours) in-person and virtually.
• Provide two optional follow-up sessions and ongoing support via phone/email.
• Target priority groups including routine and manual workers, people with mental health conditions, and communities with high smoking prevalence.
• Ensure accessibility, including reasonable adjustments and compliance with equality and digital standards.
• Monitor and report quit outcomes at 4, 12, 26, and 52 weeks.
• Ensure the intervention complies with NICE guideline NG209.
The initial contract period is 12 months with two further optional extensions for up to 535 additional places, subject to performance and ongoing need:
Extension 1 - 12 months
Extension 2 - 6 months
Please register your interest on ProContract to review the Service Specification which providers further information.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
13/02/2026
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intended approach 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.
Cambridgeshire County Council intends to award a contract using the most suitable provider process. The Council is of the view that we are likely to be able to identify the most suitable provider (without running a competitive process), considering the nature of the service and all relevant information available to us.
Decision makers:
Executive Director - Adults, Health and Commissioning
Public Health Principal - Prevention
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
22/01/2026