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Embedding Smoking Cessation In NHS Talking Therapies

Hampshire County Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Hampshire County Council

Buyer Address: The Castle, High Street, Winchester, UKJ36, SO238UJ, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Chloe Wells

Contact Email: AHCProcurement@hants.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
limited
Value
98000.0 GBP
Published
16 Feb 2026, 15:33
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, NORTH HAMPSHIRE URGENT CARE LIMITED
Official Source
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Description

Hampshire Council is seeking a provider via the Most Suitable Provider process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 to embed smoking cessation into talking therapies. Description of Service and Initiative: OHID has allocated funding to local authorities in England through the Local Stop Smoking Services and Support Grant (LSSSSG). The grant aims to strengthen smoking cessation services in Hampshire, increase quit attempts, and support the government's ambition for a smoke-free generation. It focuses on expanding access to evidence-based behavioural support and targeting groups with higher smoking rates to reduce health inequalities. Smoking is strongly linked to anxiety and depression, with higher smoking rates among people with mental health conditions. While smoking harms physical health, it also worsens mental health outcomes. Evidence shows quitting smoking can improve symptoms of anxiety and depression, highlighting the potential role of talking therapies in both smoking cessation. Evidence demonstrates that talking therapies and counselling significantly increase long-term quit rates. Hampshire Council is seeking a suitable provider of NHS Talking Therapy services to embed smoking cessation offer into established services in Hampshire. The talking therapy services offered must free at the point of access with the provider able to embed Very Brief Advice into its talking therapy service. It must employ a clinical psychologist who is able to provide oversight and leadership to the programme. The activity will possibly include developing training materials and training staff, embedding Very Brief Advice into talking therapy services and offering online webinars. 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 Procurement Act 2023 or Public Contract Regulations 2015 do not apply to this contract.

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Opportunity Context

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Lot 1 Status: cancelled

Lot 1 Has Options: No

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Most suitable provider process with regard to key critera

Lot 1 Award Criterion (cost): Cost

Contracts

Contract Title: Embedding Smoking Cessation In NHS Talking Therapies

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Award Title: Embedding Smoking Cessation In NHS Talking Therapies

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