Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Hertfordshire County Council
Robertson House, Six Hills Way,
Stevenage
SG1 2ST
melanie.turner@hertfordshire.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKH23 - Hertfordshire
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
HCC - 10/24 - Stop Smoking Seminars
Reference number
HCC2416205
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85100000 - Health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short 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.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH23 - Hertfordshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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 an online video programme (so that users can access the service at a time which in 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.
We may ask for further information from suppliers to support any of the above requirements
two.2.14) Additional information
As the Council intend to follow the Most Suitable Provider process, we do not intend to publish a Contract Notice. Therefore please disregard the estimated date of publication at section II.3
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
1 April 2029
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
Section six. Complementary information
six.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.
The Decision Makers are:
HHIS Health Improvement Manager
Commissioning Manager
The intention is to award a contract using the Most Suitable Provider process.
The Contracting Authority intends to award a single contract to the most suitable provider which also has the ability to deliver the required services and can meet the requirements stated in Section II.2.4. This notice will be published for at least 14 days in line with best practice under the Provider Selection Regime 2023, allowing time for any enquiries to be considered. The deadline for enquiries is 4th December 2024.
The Council anticipates publishing the Intention to Award Notice on 6th December 2024.