The Provision of a Smoke Free App

Location

Hertford

Description

Intention to award for the provision of a comprehensive, flexible stop smoking service via an app that offers support as needed via an advice team that operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 365 days a year for Hertfordshire smokers who have signed up to the app. The service also offers a comprehensive range of support, including unlimited 24/7 access to NCSCT trained Tobacco Dependency Advisors (TDAs), swift delivery of stop smoking aids, a community group offering peer support and other behavioural tools via the app. The app is available in 6 languages and has bilingual advisers.

Total Quantity or Scope

The Council is intending to award this contract to our existing provider following Direct Award Process C under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR.) The contract will commence on 1st April 2026 until 31st March 2027 with the option to extend for up to 1 year up until 31st March 2028. (Maximum 2 years total.) The approximate life time value of this contract is stated in II.1.7 above and includes the value of any possible extensions.

Award Detail

Renewal Options

There is the option to extend the contract for up to one (1) year subject to available funding and satisfactory performance at the discretion of the Council.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 85100000 - Health services

Indicators

• Options are available.
• Award on basis of price.

Legal Justification

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations must be made to decision makers by 25th March 2026. The contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice services as an intention to award under the PSR. Written representations should be sent to: strategic.procurement@hertfordshire.gov.uk Details of individuals making the award decision: Commissioning Offer HHIS Health Improvement Manager The existing provider is satisfying the existing contract and will likely satisfy the proposed new contract. The provider has been assessed against the relevant 5 key criteria and has passed the requirements. There were no conflicts of interest identified.