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title: "PROVISION FOR TARGETED STOP SMOKING SERVICES"
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# PROVISION FOR TARGETED STOP SMOKING SERVICES

Buyer: HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9229acbc-4d3a-42e2-9513-a5f20722e24d

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## Summary

Hartlepool Borough Council is seeking to commission a provider for the "Provision for Targeted Stop Smoking Services" in Hartlepool. This procurement falls under the "Health and social work services" category and involves delivering evidence-based support for smokers wishing to quit. The open procedure tender stage has recently concluded, with key deadlines including the tender period ending on 28 June 2024 and the contract period starting on 01 August 2024 and ending on 31 July 2028. The awarded contract, valued at £379,704, was awarded to North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Trust, with the award date finalised on 11 July 2024.

This tender provides significant opportunities for organisations specialising in health and social work services, particularly those with experience in smoking cessation programmes. Businesses that can offer comprehensive behavioural support and access to pharmacotherapy, in line with NICE guidance, would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, those who can integrate digital tools like smoke-free apps and provide robust self-help signposting could find this an exceptional opportunity to expand their client base and enhance their service portfolio within the public health sector.

## Notice

Hartlepool Borough Council are seeking to commission a provider to lead the development, implementation and delivery of a targeted Stop Smoking Service in Hartlepool that provides appropriate, evidence based support for smokers who want to quit. This will include: brief advice, access to smoke free apps, signposting support to encourage people who are able to self-help and, for those in the priority groups, this will include additional access to specified nicotine-only pharmacotherapy (i.e., excluding bupropion/varencicline or other products at this time, however supply of these should be given in accordance with NICE Guidance) for those who smoke, or vape support alongside behavioural support as part of a smoking pathway offer. Please refer to Procontract e-tendering system - Title: Provision for Targeted Stop Smoking Services Reference:- DN 722755

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f228c16-f018-4b9a-9f8d-7c4908be10e3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £379,704 |
| 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 | HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | HARTLEPOOL |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS24 8AY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees |
| Local authority | Hartlepool |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Hartlepool |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NORTH TEES & HARTLEPOOL NHS TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 13 Sep 2024 at 12:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f228c16-f018-4b9a-9f8d-7c4908be10e3
- 15 May 2024 at 07:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4971d94-2b9b-470a-8587-1aefdbbfe004
- 9 May 2024 at 08:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23e72028-edc1-448f-94ce-8cbd960aa061

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f228c16-f018-4b9a-9f8d-7c4908be10e3
  13th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4971d94-2b9b-470a-8587-1aefdbbfe004
  15th May 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23e72028-edc1-448f-94ce-8cbd960aa061
  9th May 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hartlepool.gov.uk

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