Award

Smokefree County Durham

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

31 Mar 2026 at 11:13

Award

09 Jan 2026 at 08:01

Tender

21 Oct 2025 at 07:26

Planning

24 May 2025 at 16:24

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has awarded a contract for the "Smokefree County Durham" project, a stop smoking support service in County Durham. This initiative falls under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, targeting the health and social work services sector. The procurement process adhered to an open procedure and the contract was signed with THRIVE TRIBE LIMITED on 31st March 2026. The service aims to offer evidence-based interventions including behavioural support and access to pharmacotherapy to assist individuals in quitting smoking. The contract commences on 1st April 2026 and will run until 31st March 2029, with provisions for extension subject to funding and commissioner approval. Key components include dedicated Stop Smoking Advisors, promotion strategies, integration with NHS services, and utilisation of a Smokefree App.

This contract represents significant potential for business growth, especially for organisations specialising in health services, behavioural interventions, and mobile health apps. The comprehensive approach in service delivery, including the coordination with various healthcare sectors and the integration of digital solutions like the Smokefree App, could attract businesses looking to expand in Public Health initiatives. Companies with expertise in providing specialist health support, marketing, data management, and technology solutions will find opportunities to leverage their capabilities in this project. The awarded contract, priced at £10 million, underscores the value and scope of services expected from businesses, offering substantial scale for involvement in multifaceted health service delivery aligned with contemporary health and wellbeing strategies.

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Notice Title

Smokefree County Durham

Notice Description

A stop smoking support service for people who live/work in Co. Durham, which comprises evidence-based interventions including behavioural support and access to pharmacotherapy to support quit attempts. This is an award under the competitive process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: *Funding for these services is reliant upon the continued availability of funds from the Council's Public Health core budget. Funding amounts and sources are uncertain over the contract term, including available extensions, and therefore DCC may need to invoke either contract extensions, modifications or termination as permitted under the relevant sections of the contract terms and conditions. At the Council's discretion, should the Council acquire further funding, including from different sources, additional services may be required and may differ to that detailed in the Specification but will fall under the remit or compliment delivery of stop smoking services. The Council reserves the right to apply inflationary uplifts to the contract value at its sole discretion and will be based upon the availability of funding and commissioning priorities. The Council reserves the right to modify the contract specification if new legislation and/or guidance regarding stop smoking services is published by the Government and or Governing Bodies. The case management system must meet the essential requirements of Appendix B, as a minimum however, please note, Appendix B requirements may change subject to policy, legislation and future needs and should be reviewed with commissioners before proceeding.

Renewal: The proposed contract is to be let with an option to extend for a further 3 periods of 12 months each from the actual end date subject to funding and commissioner approval.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0525b2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029573-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
7 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2031-10-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5WB
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLC14 Durham

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Framwellgate and Newton Hall
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THRIVE TRIBE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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