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title: "Smokefree County Durham"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0525b2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Smokefree County Durham

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0525b2

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## Summary

Durham County Council has awarded a contract for the "Smokefree County Durham" project, a stop smoking support service in County Durham. This initiative falls under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, targeting the health and social work services sector. The procurement process adhered to an open procedure and the contract was signed with THRIVE TRIBE LIMITED on 31st March 2026. The service aims to offer evidence-based interventions including behavioural support and access to pharmacotherapy to assist individuals in quitting smoking. The contract commences on 1st April 2026 and will run until 31st March 2029, with provisions for extension subject to funding and commissioner approval. Key components include dedicated Stop Smoking Advisors, promotion strategies, integration with NHS services, and utilisation of a Smokefree App.

This contract represents significant potential for business growth, especially for organisations specialising in health services, behavioural interventions, and mobile health apps. The comprehensive approach in service delivery, including the coordination with various healthcare sectors and the integration of digital solutions like the Smokefree App, could attract businesses looking to expand in Public Health initiatives. Companies with expertise in providing specialist health support, marketing, data management, and technology solutions will find opportunities to leverage their capabilities in this project. The awarded contract, priced at £10 million, underscores the value and scope of services expected from businesses, offering substantial scale for involvement in multifaceted health service delivery aligned with contemporary health and wellbeing strategies.

## Notice

A stop smoking support service for people who live/work in Co. Durham, which comprises evidence-based interventions including behavioural support and access to pharmacotherapy to support quit attempts. This is an award under the competitive process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: *Funding for these services is reliant upon the continued availability of funds from the Council's Public Health core budget. Funding amounts and sources are uncertain over the contract term, including available extensions, and therefore DCC may need to invoke either contract extensions, modifications or termination as permitted under the relevant sections of the contract terms and conditions. At the Council's discretion, should the Council acquire further funding, including from different sources, additional services may be required and may differ to that detailed in the Specification but will fall under the remit or compliment delivery of stop smoking services. The Council reserves the right to apply inflationary uplifts to the contract value at its sole discretion and will be based upon the availability of funding and commissioning priorities. The Council reserves the right to modify the contract specification if new legislation and/or guidance regarding stop smoking services is published by the Government and or Governing Bodies. The case management system must meet the essential requirements of Appendix B, as a minimum however, please note, Appendix B requirements may change subject to policy, legislation and future needs and should be reviewed with commissioners before proceeding.

Renewal: The proposed contract is to be let with an option to extend for a further 3 periods of 12 months each from the actual end date subject to funding and commissioner approval.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029573-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Award date | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | 2031-10-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| Lots value | £10,000,000 |
| Awards value | £10,000,000 |
| Contracts value | £10,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5WB |
| 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 | Framwellgate and Newton Hall |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLC14 Durham |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THRIVE TRIBE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2026 at 11:13 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029573-2026
- 9 Jan 2026 at 08:01 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001668-2026
- 21 Oct 2025 at 07:26 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066926-2025
- 24 May 2025 at 16:24 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027319-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029573-2026
  31st March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001668-2026
  9th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066926-2025
  21st October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027319-2025
  24th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- www.open-uk.org
  tender documents can be accessed free of charge at www.open-uk.org and searching on Smokefree County Durham.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.durham.gov.uk/
- http://www.thrivetribe.org.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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