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title: "Provision of a Tobacco Dependency Treatment Service (TDTS)"
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# Provision of a Tobacco Dependency Treatment Service (TDTS)

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-00267857-d9cf-4d4c-bf08-a1f63d6b0f01

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## Summary

Durham County Council has completed the procurement process for the Provision of a Tobacco Dependency Treatment Service (TDTS) targeting smokers aged 16 and above. The contract involves providing medical hospital services, specifically to acute inpatient smokers with stays longer than one day and pregnant smokers in maternity services in the North East and North West regions of the United Kingdom. The contract was procured using a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication as per the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) award, exempt from the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Key dates include the tender period ending on 30th August 2024, with a contract period from 1st September 2024 to 31st March 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for large-scale healthcare providers, particularly those specialising in medical and psychiatric hospital services. The awarded contract has been divided among several NHS Foundation Trusts, including South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust and County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, among others. By securing such contracts, businesses can strengthen their portfolio and increase their market presence within the public health sector, particularly in the treatment of tobacco dependency. The total contract value is substantial, allowing for considerable revenue generation for successful bidders.

## Notice

Delivery of a Tobacco Dependency Treatment Service (TDTS) to all smokers aged 16yrs+ with length of stay >1 day who are admitted as acute inpatient and pregnant smokers booked /admitted in maternity/ services. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) award - Direct Award A. 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7aa35976-553c-4a2c-a2a9-1e063e31d6d8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,346,551 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,346,551 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 9 |
| Supplier names | COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; CUMBRIA, NORTHUMBERLAND AND TYNE AND WEAR NHS MENTAL HEALTH FOUN; GATESHEAD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; NORTH TEES AND HARTLEPOOL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; SOUTH TEES HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; SOUTH TYNESIDE AND SUNDERLAND NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; TEES, ESK AND WEAR VALLEY NHS MENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111200 - Medical hospital services
- 85111500 - Psychiatric hospital services

## Release History

- 24 Dec 2024 at 11:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7aa35976-553c-4a2c-a2a9-1e063e31d6d8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7aa35976-553c-4a2c-a2a9-1e063e31d6d8
  24th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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