Planning

Darlington Stop Smoking Service

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

23 Feb 2026 at 15:57

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council is planning to procure services for a Stop Smoking Service within the Borough of Darlington, as outlined in the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This procurement falls under the category of rehabilitation services and aims to deliver evidence-based smoking cessation with a focus on expert support and training. The process is currently at the planning stage, with the intention to use the Most Suitable Provider selection method. The contract, valued at £1,210,916, is set to be awarded by the Director of Public Health and the Public Health Leadership Team of Darlington Borough Council. A future notice date is anticipated on 20th March 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare services, specifically those with expertise in smoking cessation interventions and professional training. Organisations with capabilities in providing intensive behavioural advice, prescription services, and competency support for other providers could benefit from this tender. It offers potential growth avenues for health and social care providers looking to expand their service offerings within the Borough of Darlington. Regional authorities like Darlington Borough Council are providing a platform for businesses invested in delivering health improvement services to collaborate, innovate, and grow within the local community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Darlington Stop Smoking Service

Notice Description

In accordance with Regulation 10 of The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, Darlington Borough Council is looking to award a contract for the provision of Darlington Stop Smoking Service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The description of the service is as follows: 1) Delivery of a Stop Smoking Service within Darlington to the population of the Borough: to provide evidence-based smoking cessation service with expert support, including treatments and intensive behavioural advice - specialist service provide support to smokers and to have independent prescriber(s) to prescribe NICE approved prescription drugs; 2) Training & support to other providers: to provide training and competency support to other stop smoking service providers, e.g. pharmacies, based on the latest evidence; and workforce development to ensure health and social care professionals have the skills and knowledge to provide Very Brief Advice to smokers and encourage smokers to quit; 3) Prescribing, medicines, equipment and data management: to validate the data from other providers e.g. Pharmacy, co-ordination and administration of pharmacological prescription (FP10 & NRT vouchers) and calibration of CO monitors.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065a60
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016196-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312500 - Rehabilitation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,210,916 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL1 5QT
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
TLC13 Darlington
Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Park East
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Further Information

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