25120 Stop Smoking Seminars

Cambridgeshire County Council is appointing a 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.

This notice is an intention to award a contract under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) most suitable provider process.

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.

The initial contract period is 12 months with two further optional extensions for up to 535 additional places, subject to performance and ongoing need:

Extension 1 - 12 months

Extension 2 - 6 months

Cambridgeshire County Council has previously commissioned this service from the awarded provider, but we do not currently have an active contract for the service.