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title: "SPECIALIST STOP SMOKING SERVICE FOR SUNDERLAND"
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# SPECIALIST STOP SMOKING SERVICE FOR SUNDERLAND

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e59b08db-7c26-4f36-af30-695e0f8a3ca7

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## Summary

The Sunderland City Council is inviting tenders for a Specialist Stop Smoking Service, aimed at improving health outcomes and reducing health inequalities in Sunderland. The contract, valued at £2,600,000, is to be delivered by ABL Health Ltd. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period closing on October 27, 2022. The contract is set to start on April 1, 2023, and will run until March 31, 2027, focusing on Postal and telecommunications services as the main procurement category.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations to engage in delivering vital health services to the community. Businesses in the healthcare and social services sectors, particularly those with experience in smoking cessation programs and community health initiatives, are well-positioned to compete for this contract. Companies offering innovative and community-centric solutions will find the tender well-suited for business growth opportunities.

## Notice

The Council is seeking a Provider to deliver a Specialist Stop Smoking Service (SSSS) across Sunderland. The provision of high quality stop smoking services is a key priority in improving health outcomes and reducing health inequalities among local populations. The SSSS will have an increased focus on flexibility of offer, a person centred approach, support quit attempts across a variety of settings and provide a single point of access. The SSSS will focus on specified high risk populations and high prevalence geographical localities and will work with key partners across the health and social care system to maximise opportunities to support local people to stop smoking. The Provider will utilise an Asset-Based Approach dedicated to supporting Service Users within the community setting. This approach will increase access, flexibility and choice to enable Service Users to stop smoking within their communities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96b6716e-a8d1-4e35-abb8-912eda212341 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Dec 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,608,430 |
| 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 | SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR1 3AD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Millfield |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| 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 | ABL HEALTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2023 at 16:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96b6716e-a8d1-4e35-abb8-912eda212341
- 20 Sep 2022 at 16:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/019d5d82-bbb2-463d-a5fd-66b29e4db9e3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96b6716e-a8d1-4e35-abb8-912eda212341
  20th February 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/019d5d82-bbb2-463d-a5fd-66b29e4db9e3
  20th September 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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