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title: "PB2021-00529 - Stop Smoking Service"
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# PB2021-00529 - Stop Smoking Service

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a2efa1f6-6522-4f04-8d1f-2f6bd875f989

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "PB2021-00529 - Stop Smoking Service" has been initiated by Darlington Borough Council, located in Darlington, England. This contract, valued at £420,000, falls under the health and social work services category. The procurement method used is a direct award, and the tender period closed on 30th March 2022, with an active award date of 26th November 2021. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2022 and will continue until 31st March 2026. The service aims to build upon the existing stop smoking initiative that adapted effectively to the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic.

This opportunity for business growth is particularly relevant for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the health services industry, especially those focusing on public health initiatives such as smoking cessation programmes. Businesses that can provide innovative and flexible support solutions for individuals seeking to quit smoking would be well-positioned to compete for future contracts linked to this service. Moreover, the continuity of service provision indicates a stable demand for related health and social work services, creating further avenues for businesses to explore in collaboration with local authorities and healthcare organisations.

## Notice

Direct Award outside the original contract - Stop Smoking Service. The current stop smoking service performed well throughout the COVID pandemic and has adapted to support people remotely. Given the impact of COVID on the Public Health team and its capacity, the team are requesting that the service continues in its current form, to build on the momentum and continue to adapt to find creative solutions to support people who want to stop smoking.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c7095ad-c204-4624-ba28-1db159365efd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £420,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £420,000 |
| 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 | DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL1 5QT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Park East |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 26 Nov 2021 at 12:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c7095ad-c204-4624-ba28-1db159365efd
- 26 Nov 2021 at 12:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7181380f-b812-4284-9cd0-2c15a8451b86
- 26 Nov 2021 at 12:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/149379e8-3730-41f5-b342-6c18c68946ea

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c7095ad-c204-4624-ba28-1db159365efd
  26th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7181380f-b812-4284-9cd0-2c15a8451b86
  26th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/149379e8-3730-41f5-b342-6c18c68946ea
  26th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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