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Service Evaluations & Research

HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL

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19 Jan 2026 at 10:23

Summary of the contracting process

Hartlepool Borough Council has completed a procurement process entitled "Service Evaluations & Research" in the services industry category, specifically focusing on health and research services. This procurement, a direct contract extension without competition, was executed to continue research efforts in partnership with Teesside University regarding substance misuse provisions. Located in Hartlepool, the contract began on 1st April 2026 and will run until 31st March 2029, with a total gross value of £24,000. The procurement process is in the award stage, with important documentation signed on 19th January 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research and health services, particularly those with expertise in substance misuse evaluations. Organisations with a focus on creating comprehensive and objective analyses within the public health sector will find potential for collaboration and growth. While this contract specifically extends the relationship with Teesside University, similar institutions or businesses capable of offering specialized research services may look for similar opportunities to partner with public authorities like Hartlepool Borough Council in future initiatives.

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Notice Title

Service Evaluations & Research

Notice Description

Contract Extension to provide continued research to inform Public Health & START with regards to substance misuse provisions and initiatives. This research is being funded by Drug and Alcohol Treatment Recovery Improvement Grant (DATRIG) funded via OHID. HBC have been working with Teesside University for the past two years in relation to research in this area and as grant funding has been confirmed wish to continue this arrangement with Teesside University to commission Teesside University to provide research expertise to allow Public Health to gain a comprehensive and objective understanding of various Substance Misuse provisions. HBC have an established relationship with Teesside University, and they have embedded themselves within START, so they are aware of some barriers they may be faced in completing the research; they have therefore come up with solutions to overcome these. This contract is serving as an extension to an existing contract and fall outside of HBC's Contract and Procedure Rules.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060867
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004222-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@hartlepool.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HARTLEPOOL
Postcode
TS24 8AY
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Hartlepool
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Hartlepool

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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