Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
CROYDON COUNCIL
Bernard Weatherill House,8 Mint Walk
CROYDON
CR01EA
UK
Contact person: Natalie White
Telephone: +44 2087266000
E-mail: natalie.white@croydon.gov.uk
NUTS: UKI62
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.croydon.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: www.croydon.gov.uk
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/croydontenders/aspx/Home
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
Local Stop Smoking Services and Support Grant: Specialist Provision
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The council is looking to commission a provider to deliver a smoking cessation service for underserved priority groups: Severe Mental Illness, Homeless, Substance Misuse. The service would be required to be located in Croydon, as well providing community outreach services within the borough.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
1 385 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI62
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
We would like to bring to your attention an exciting new opportunity to develop a specialised smoking cessation service within Croydon.
Smoking is the single largest preventable cause of multiple health inequalities, particularly relevant in Croydon.
Smoking prevalence is higher in certain priority group populations:
Homeless
Alcohol and drug misuse
Severe mental illness
These priority group populations are underserved, with studies finding that rather than being less motivated to quit smoking, individuals in these populations find it more difficult and require more support. These groups are excluded from Croydon's current smoking cessation provision delivered via the Live Well service.
The current evidence base, NICE guidelines and learning from existing tobacco dependency services treating people with complex needs shows that to best support the needs of these populations, a specialist service should be commissioned
The council is looking to commission a provider to deliver a smoking cessation service for underserved priority groups: Severe Mental Illness, Homeless, Substance Misuse. The service would be required to be located in Croydon, as well providing community outreach services within the borough.
The contract is for a period of 4 years and 3 months.
II.2.14) 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.
The award decision-maker will be the Corporate Director for the Assistant Chief Executive's Department.
The intention is to award a contract using the most suitable provider process.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
20/12/2024
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.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
10/10/2024