25120 Stop Smoking Seminars

Description

Cambridgeshire County Council is seeking an experienced provider to deliver 760 drug-free, evidence-based Stop Smoking Seminars between 1st March 2026 – 28th February 2027. The service will complement existing local stop smoking support and offer an alternative approach for individuals who prefer not to use pharmacological aids. Key requirements: • Deliver structured, interactive group seminars (approx. 5–6 hours) in-person and virtually. • Provide two optional follow-up sessions and ongoing support via phone/email. • Target priority groups including routine and manual workers, people with mental health conditions, and communities with high smoking prevalence. • Ensure accessibility, including reasonable adjustments and compliance with equality and digital standards. • Monitor and report quit outcomes at 4, 12, 26, and 52 weeks. • Ensure the intervention complies with NICE guideline NG209. Please click on the link to register an interest, which will give you access to review the Service Specification which providers further information. Provide your expression of interest via ProContract by completing the response document by 12:00 on 5 February 2026. In your response, please provide a detailed overview of the Stop Smoking Seminars you deliver, including evidence of their effectiveness and a clear explanation of how your approach meets the requirements set out in the service specification. Please note: There is potential for extensions of up to 535 additional places across Year 2 and Year 3, subject to performance and ongoing need. IMPORTANT: The Council intends to follow the "Most Suitable Provider Process" (MSPP) under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) as set out in the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. Keywords: Stop smoking, Smoking cessation