Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Robertson House, Six Hills Way,
Stevenage
SG1 2ST
strategic.procurement@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.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.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £375,000
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 online video programme (so that users can access the service at a time which is 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.
This notice is an intention to award a contract using the Most Suitable Provider (MSP) process under the Provider Selection Regime.
The approximate lifetime value of the contract is £375,000 which includes any available extensions. The contract will be for an initial period until 31st March 2025, with the possibility to extend on an annual basis up until 31st March 2029 if funding allows and subject to satisfactory performance at the discretion of HCC.
This is a new service with a new provider.
The contract is expected to commence on 27th December 2024.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Most Suitable Process with regard to the key criteria / Weighting: 100
Price - Weighting: 0
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
There will be the option to extend on an annual basis (up until 31st March 2029), if funding allows and subject to satisfactory performance, at the discretion of HCC.
two.2.14) Additional information
An intended approach notice was published via PIN on the 19th November 2024.
Notice reference: 2024/S 000-037388
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below
- The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations
Explanation:
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award 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 publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 24th December 2024.
This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
HCC2416205
Title
Stop Smoking Seminars
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
10 December 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Allen Carr's Easyway (international) Ltd
Park House, 14 Pepys Road, Raynes Park,
London
SW20 8NH
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI63 - Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Companies House
02423347
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £375,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award 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 publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 24th December 2024.
This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.
Written representations should be sent to Strategic.procurement@hertfordshire.gov.uk
Details of the individual(s) making the award decision:
HHIS Health Improvement Manager
Commissioning Manager
No conflicts of interest have been identified.
The provider we intend to award a contract to met the mandatory requirements, and was assessed against the relevant PSR 5 key criteria which were weighted in accordance with their importance i.e. Key criteria 1 - Quality and innovation, Key criteria 3 - Integration, collaboration and service sustainability, Key criteria 2 - Value, Key criteria 4 - Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice and Key criteria 5 - Social value.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Independent Choice and Procurement Panel
Wellington House
London
SE1 8UG
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
The Council will enter into an 8 working day standstill period following publication of this Contract Award Notice before officially awarding the Contract in line with the requirements under PSR.