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: Thomas.Clarke@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
NUTS: UKH12
Internet address(es)
Main address: 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/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=7b0c4236-3ec6-f111-813c-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True
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
Smoking Cessation: Service for people with mental health challenges
Reference number: 26100
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85100000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Cambridgeshire County Council is seeking Market Engagement for its Smoking Cessation Services tailored for people experiencing mental ill health, including people with severe mental illness, who are significantly more likely to smoke than the general population and often face barriers to accessing mainstream stop smoking services.
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.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
390 000.00
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
Cambridgeshire County Council is seeking Market Engagement for its Smoking Cessation Services tailored for people experiencing mental ill health, including people with severe mental illness, who are significantly more likely to smoke than the general population and often face barriers to accessing mainstream stop smoking services.
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.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
30/11/2026
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.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
12/10/2026