Scope
Description
The London Borough of Havering intend to develop a Community Smoke Free Support Service designed to provide comprehensive support for individuals seeking to quit smoking and maintain long-term abstinence.
The Community Smoke Free Support Service will prioritise outreach and tailored cessation support for individuals with severe mental illness (SMI) and those affected by substance misuse, recognising the disproportionate smoking prevalence and barriers to engagement within these groups. Through co-located delivery, assertive outreach, and integrated referral pathways, the service will aim to embed tobacco harm reduction into wider care planning and recovery models.
This approach reflects Havering's commitment to inclusive, preventative health services that address complex needs and promote sustainable behaviour change across communities.
Contract duration is 24 months + 1 + 1
Total value (estimated)
- £800,000 excluding VAT
- £960,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2028
- Possible extension to 30 June 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
Two options to extend for 12 months after initial 2 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKI52 - Barking & Dagenham and Havering
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
20 January 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
London Borough of Havering is using the Atamis Procurement Portal for the Procurement Process:
https://lbhavering.my.site.com/s/Welcome
It is imperative that suppliers read all guidance documents on:
• How to register as a supplier for the tender
• How to submit a bid for the tender
These documents are available to view here: https://www.havering.gov.uk/info/20071/doing_business_with_us/387/how_we_buy/2
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
20 April 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 1 March 2029
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Value | Price | 70% |
| Quality & Innovation | Quality | 10% |
| Improving Access, Reducing Health Inequalities, and Facilitating Choice | Quality | 8% |
| Integration, Collaboration, and Service Sustainability | Quality | 7% |
| Social Value | Quality | 5% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
London Borough of Havering
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCZG-5314-HWNM
Havering Town Hall
Romford
RM1 4GR
United Kingdom
Region: UKI52 - Barking & Dagenham and Havering
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government