Intention to Follow Most Suitable Provider (MSP) Process - Embedding Smoking Cessation In NHS Talking Therapies

What this is

Hampshire County Council has published a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Intended Approach Notice for embedding smoking cessation support within NHS Talking Therapies. The Council intends to use the Most Suitable Provider (MSP) process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, so the Procurement Act 2023 and PCR 2015 do not apply. Interested providers must register on the Council's In-Tend e-tendering platform (project reference AS28601) and express interest via the portal messaging within the 14-day notice window. Estimated value is GBP 110,000.

Key points

• PSR Most Suitable Provider intended approach notice, not open competition
• Register on In-Tend and express interest via project reference AS28601
• Estimated value GBP 110,000

Who can bid

Providers who believe they can deliver the service may express interest. The award follows the Most Suitable Provider process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023; the Procurement Act 2023 and PCR 2015 do not apply.

How to submit

Providers must register on Hampshire County Council's In-Tend e-tendering platform (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire/aspx/Home), access project reference AS28601, and send a message through the portal to express interest.

Clarifications

Notice published for at least 14 calendar days per PSR 2023 requirements; expressions of interest via the In-Tend portal messaging facility.

Classification

CPV 85121270 — Psychiatrist or psychologist services South EastHampshire