Scope
Reference
CAV-DCO-(25-26) 107
Description
In order to achieve a smoking prevalence of 5%, Welsh Government has set a series of targets for smoking cessation, including: for 5% of current smokers should access smoking cessation services and set a quit date annually, and for 40% for four-week quits to be CO validated. While smoking cessation services in Cardiff & Vale currently meet the latter target, services consistently fail to meet the former target. As such, in addition to 'Help Me Quit' smoking cessation services, Cardiff & Vale UHB is seeking to enhance its offer to reach more smokers, improve choice for smokers to help them access services which meet their needs, and increase quit numbers in pursuit of achieving national targets.
It is therefore proposed to introduce a novel approach of using cognitive behaviour therapy (no NRT, pharmacotherapy) to help smokers quit. This approach will complement the existing 'Help Me Quit' offer which offers advice, support and medication to help smokers quit. It is intended that this novel approach and tailored marketing, advertising and recruitment techniques, will attract a different 'smoker' audience towards smoking cessation services in Cardiff & Vale with a focus on deprivation.
Delivery of on-line and/or in-person group seminars for a specified number of attendees, led by expert cognitive behavioural therapists. These seminars may last for around 5-6 hours, delivered perhaps in groups of up to 25 smokers. Attendees follow the presentation and speak with the presenter and other attendees throughout the session. At the end of the seminars, participants should leave as non-smokers.
Contract 1. Smoking Cessation Project
Supplier
Contract value
- £83,333.33 excluding VAT
- £100,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
26 November 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 December 2025 to 31 March 2026
- 4 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract locations
- UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - without competition
Supplier
Allen Carr's Easyway
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPJC-9826-GJZZ
42 Fernshaw Road
London
SW10 0TF
United Kingdom
Email: nhsliaison@allencarr.com
Region: UKI33 - Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
Contract 1. Smoking Cessation Project
Contracting authority
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXWV-6492-CGMN
Woodland House, Maes-y-coed Road.
Cardiff
CF14 4HH
United Kingdom
Contact name: Lowri Crossman
Email: lowri.crossman@wales.nhs.uk
Website: http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
Region: UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales