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Primary Care Support to the Stop Smoking Service

Darlington Borough Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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10 Mar 2026 at 15:37

Tender Notice
Award

24 Feb 2026 at 09:11

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council is seeking primary care support for its Stop Smoking Service in Darlington, UK, classified under health services (CPV code: 85100000). The contract aims to optimise the delivery of Very Brief Advice (VBA) across primary care settings, contributing to key service outcomes and reducing smoking prevalence. Awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, the procurement follows a direct award process without prior publication for competition, commencing on 1st April 2026 and ending on 31st March 2028, with a possible extension of 12 months. The contract was awarded on 24 Feb 2026 with a lifetime value of £117,680.70.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses experienced in health service delivery and those familiar with primary care partnerships. Organisations with capabilities in providing health advice and those aligned with local health improvement initiatives can leverage this contract to expand service offerings in Darlington. The contract is notably suitable for organisations like GP Federations or healthcare entities with an existing track record in collaboration with local healthcare providers, such as Primary Healthcare Darlington Limited, ensuring sustainable and high-quality service provision. Engaging in this contract enables businesses to work at scale, improving service consistency and accessibility for Darlington’s registered NHS patients.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Primary Care Support to the Stop Smoking Service

Notice Description

To support the Stop Smoking Service by increasing and optimising the delivery of Very Brief Advice (VBA) across all primary care settings. Contribute to key service outcomes and help reduce smoking prevalence in Darlington, with a focus on identifying, targeting, and engaging individuals most likely to benefit from stop-smoking support.

Lot Information

Lot 1

To support the Stop Smoking Service by increasing and optimising the delivery of Very Brief Advice (VBA) across all primary care settings. Contribute to key service outcomes and help reduce smoking prevalence in Darlington, with a focus on identifying, targeting, and engaging individuals most likely to benefit from stop-smoking support. Is it the intention to award a contract to the existing provider following direct award process C for a period of 2 years with the ability to extend for further 1 year.

Options: C1.1 If the Authority wishes to extend this Contract, it shall give the Provider written notice of such intention before the Expiry Date set out in clause A3.2. C1.2 If the Authority gives such notice then the Expiry Date shall be extended by the period set out in the notice.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by [Add date]. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065aac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021437-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£117,680 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Primary Healthcare Darlington

Further Information

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