Scope
Reference
NCCT43281
Description
The service will provide an evidence-based service for behaviour change and stop smoking that is accessible across Norfolk.
This procurement is being undertaken under the Competitive Process of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023
This is a procurement under the Provider Selection Regime and there are no specific notices that relate to this regime. The notice refers to the Light Touch Regime which is incorrect as this is a notice for the Competitive Process under the Provider Selection Regime 2023. The contract is for 3 years and is not a framework agreement. This procurement notice has been authorised by the Head of Complex Transactions and Sourcing and no conflict of interests have been noted for this procurement exercise. This contract is for a new service that Norfolk County Council has not previously commissioned.
This is a notice of Intention to Award.
The winning bidder scored the highest for quality, showing a strong track record, Under the key criteria of integration, collaboration and service sustainability the winning provider committed to review and progress meetings. The response demonstrated good plans for integration including with key partners outside of the ED. Good plans for collaboration were included in the bid. For the key criteria of social value, the response committed to a number of initiatives including workforce development initiatives and reinvesting in Norfolk. With regard to improving access and inequalities, the response demonstrated inclusive support, flexibility in access and a good focus around certain groups. For the key criteria of value, the response covered well Russell Standards and COSTED and covered relevant KPIs. For quality and innovation, the response demonstrated a strong staffing model, peer learning and people with lived experience
Any representations ( as per the Health Care Services ( Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 should be received by midnight on Monday 8th December 2025. This gives time for any provider who might otherwise have been a provider of the services to which the contract relates to make representations; and for the council to consider those representations and respond as appropriate. If following the council's review of its representations a provider wishes to request that the Independent Patient Choice and Procurement Panel considers its representations, then it must submit its request using a pro forma published by the panel within 5 working days of receiving the council's decision. Standstill will commence Thursday 27th November 2025 and end on Midnight on Monday 8th December 2025.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £1,207,774 excluding VAT
- £1,449,328 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
26 November 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
26 November 2025
Standstill period
- End: 8 December 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
9 December 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 5 January 2026 to 4 January 2029
- Possible extension to 4 January 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
The Contract may be extended by up to 12 months at the Council's discretion.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85323000 - Community health services
Contract locations
- UKH15 - Norwich and East Norfolk
- UKH16 - North and West Norfolk
- UKH17 - Breckland and South Norfolk
Information about tenders
- 5 tenders received
- 5 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 4 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 2 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 4 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
PROVIDE COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY
- Companies House: 07320006
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJDJ-5251-VGWT
900 The Crescent
Colchester
CO4 9YQ
United Kingdom
Region: UKH34 - Essex Haven Gateway
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: Yes
Contract 1
Contracting authority
Norfolk County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDYH-3246-XWTR
County Hall, Martineau Lane
Norwich
NR1 2DH
United Kingdom
Email: sourcingteam@norfolk.gov.uk
Region: UKH15 - Norwich and East Norfolk
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government