---
title: "Worcestershire Pregnancy Stop Smoking Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0499b0"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-09-10"
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# Worcestershire Pregnancy Stop Smoking Service

Buyer: WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0499b0

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Worcestershire Pregnancy Stop Smoking Service," led by Worcestershire County Council, falls under the health services industry category. This contract, identified as WCC 2024 1989, entails providing individualised smoking cessation support to people accessing maternity services and their household members across the maternity care pathway in Worcestershire (UKG12 region). The process is now complete, having transitioned to the award stage. The contract, valued at £540,000, was signed on 16 August 2024 and was directly awarded to Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust under regulation 32(2)(b) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015, owing to the absence of competition for technical reasons. The initial procurement method was limited, with no prior publication of a call for competition.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those with expertise in smoking cessation and maternity care support. Healthcare providers and specialist consultancy firms focusing on innovative and flexible health intervention services can seize future opportunities should any additional contracts or extensions arise. The direct award arrangement signifies a targeted approach where specialised capabilities are crucial, making businesses with a strong track record in delivering specific health services well-suited to compete in similar future procurements.

## Notice

The service will provide individualised support to people accessing maternity services and their household members. It will deliver smoking cessation in a flexible and innovative way to meet families' needs, across the maternity care pathway.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct award - Regulation 32(2)(b) the Public Contract Regulations 2015

Options: Optional extension for up to 2 years

### Procurement Information

This falls under regulation 32(2)(b) the Public Contract Regulations 2015

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028983-2024 |
| Notice type | Award 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £540,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WORCESTER |
| Post town | Worcester |
| Postcode | WR5 2NP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC |
| Local authority | Worcester |
| Electoral ward | Nunnery |
| Westminster constituency | Worcester |
| Delivery location | TLG12 Worcestershire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WORCESTERSHIRE ACUTE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 10 Sep 2024 at 14:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028983-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.worcestershire.gov.uk

## Provenance

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