Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cad-715b-732b-af0d-37773f1d42c5/invitation-to-tender-for-suffolk-countywide-provision-for-smoking-cessation-supp closed GB open procedure # Invitation to Tender for Suffolk Countywide Provision for Smoking Cessation support programme [Babergh District Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/babergh-district-council) Open field Estimated value Not stated Published 28 Aug 2023 Deadline Closed 14 Sept 2023 ## Who can bid - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. ## About this tender This is a joint procurement which is to cover all areas of the Suffolk Districts. The joint venture procurement is being run involving East Suffolk District Council, West Suffolk District Council, Babergh District Council (BDC), Mid-Suffolk District Council (MSDC) & Ipswich Borough Council.(the council listed above') are based in central Ipswich Suffolk districts ) All of the above contracting district councils invite suitably qualified organisations to tender for this project. - Purpose 1.1 Population Needs ### National Context / Evidence Base Tobacco use is the single most preventable cause of ill health in the UK - and Suffolk - and there is clear evidence that by reducing prevalence of tobacco use that health and healthy life expectancy will improve within the population (ref GBD). Smoking is a major cause of health inequalities, with smoking rates much higher among low-income groups and among adults with a mental health condition; around 40% of those with a serious mental health condition smoke. In 2019 around 1 in 4 (23.4%) of people in routine and manual occupations smoked, compared to only 9.3% of those in managerial and professional occupations. Smoking accounts for around half the difference in life expectancy between the richest and poorest groups (ref HNA). Smoking behaviour is primarily driven by addiction to nicotine; however, a wide range of personal, social, and environmental factors interplay with this addiction to influence who starts smoking, who continues to smoke and who gives up. Tackling smoking therefore requires a comprehensive approach which incorporates a range of public health interventions at different levels to tackle the individual, social and cultural influences on smoking behaviour. Reducing smoking prevalence and the use of tobacco can help local government to 1) cut costs to local public services, 2) protect children from harm, 3) boost the disposable income of the poorest people, and 4) drive improvement across key measures of population health. 1.2 National Policy In July 2017, the UK government published 'Towards a Smokefree Generation - A Tobacco Control Plan for England'. This contained a vision of a smokefree generation (prevalence of 5% or lower) with a plan for action to reduce both overall prevalence and reduce the inequality gap in prevalence. Actions included a focus on prevention, supporting smokers to quit, eliminating variations in smoking rates and ensuring enforcement e.g., high duty rates for tobacco products. Additionally, The NHS Long Term Plan contained the following actions relevant to smoking: o By 2023/24, all people admitted to hospital who smoke will be offered NHS-funded tobacco treatment services. o The model will be adapted for pregnant mothers. o A new universal smoking cessation offer will be available as part of specialist mental health services \[2\] More recently, The Khan Review: Making Smoking Obsolete acknowled... Additional information: To review all ITT and supporting tender documents please visit [suffolksourcing.uk](https://www.suffolksourcing.uk). You will be able to register your interest and download all documents required to respond to this opportunity. This is a Suffolk county wide contract where the awarded supplier will be required to provide this service to the following regions: Mid Suffolk Babergh ### Ipswich East Suffolk ### West Suffolk We are wanting to inform all bidders we will not accept tender responses via email. All submissions must be made via the e tendering portal. Late submissions will not be accepted and will be treated as a non-compliant bid. Should you need any further details please do feel free to contact us. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No Read full description ## CPV classification Administrative healthcare services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/13832b6b-9755-4bf6-bd6b-f9471dd0f298) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Babergh District Council: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/babergh-district-council) [Sector More Public administration & defence services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/public-administration-defence) ## More tenders like this [Administrative educational services – V/GF/2026/17/BT2028 · Institut zur Qualitätsentwicklung im Bildungswesen - Wissenschaftliche Einrichtung der Länder an der Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin e. V. · 42 days left · 30 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-9d74-71d2-964a-1657b4b80245/germany-administrative-educational-services-vgf202617bt2028) [Foreign economic-aid-related services – 10035573-Operationalization of the circular economy in Colombia · Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH · 29 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-db39-72ba-aa7b-3b83ee3d9845/germany-foreign-economic-aid-related-services-10035573-operationalization-of) [Government services – Erfahrungsaustausch zu Vergrämungsmaßnahmen (Los 1) und Planung von koordinierten Vergrämungsabschüssen (Los 2) für das Interreg-Projekt "Fischartenschutz und Kormoranmanagement am Bodensee" · Ministerium für Ländlichen Raum, Landwirtschaft und Heimat Baden-Württemberg · 7 days left · 26 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-61c9-7080-9aa6-6fa69a6e43b1/germany-government-services-erfahrungsaustausch-zu-vergramungsmassnahmen-los) [Administrative services of agencies – Ψηφιακός Συμπαραστάτης των χρηστών ψηφιακών υπηρεσιών του Ελληνικού Κτηματολογίου · ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΟ ΚΤΗΜΑΤΟΛΟΓΙΟ · 35 days left · 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-8db4-73e0-ae71-d5c4dc053ea5/greece-administrative-services-of-agencies-psifiakos-simparastatis-ton-khristw) [Supporting services for the government – Prestations de mise à jour des informations des bases de données de l'administration (service-public.gouv.fr) · DSAF · 38 days left · 26 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-cd7a-7366-9761-a59f4ce36818/france-supporting-services-for-the-government-prestations-de-mise-a-jour-des) [Benefit services – Accord Cadre relatif à des prestations de portage de personnes et de déplacement, montage et démontage de mobilier · Antin Plus (75) · 32 days left · 20 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-dbf4-731e-9cc9-ab45a5f34aeb/france-benefit-services-accord-cadre-relatif-a-des-prestations-de-portage-de)