NHS Stop Smoking Services for Priority Groups in Sunderland

To appoint a suitably qualified Provider(S) to undertake the Provision of NHS Stop Smoking Services for Priority Groups in Sunderland.

Sunderland City Council is responsible for delivering outcomes for the people of Sunderland in line with the Public Health Outcomes Framework. The Council is seeking a range of Providers to deliver NHS Stop Smoking Services for priority groups in the City who smoke tobacco.

Providers will work in partnership with the Council, the Council's representative organisation and other stakeholders to deliver an evidenced-based and quality assured programme that:

• Delivers high quality, evidence based stop smoking interventions to local communities. • Provides access to NHS stop smoking service interventions which comply with best practice and evidence. • Provides recommended pharmacological products to reduce withdrawal cravings alongside a programme of behavioural support. • Ensures individuals are signposted and/or referred to other services as appropriate. • Promotes harm reduction, prevention, early intervention and self-care. • Contribute to local public health and tobacco control strategies, which have a commitment to reduce prevalence of smoking.