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Durham County Council is initiating a significant public procurement process to enhance health and social work services with the "Smokefree County Durham" programme. This contract is a re-procurement phase, aiming to deliver specialist stop smoking support services across County Durham. The procurement process is governed by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, indicating an open procedure.
The process has reached the "Award" stage, with the intention to award the contract to THRIVE TRIBE LIMITED. The contract, valued at £10,000,000, covers the period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029, with the possibility of extension for three additional 12-month periods. Key deadlines for representations are set for 20th January 2026.
The service includes evidence-based interventions, behavioural support, and pharmacotherapy for quit attempts, along with additional initiatives like regional app-based support and training of support providers, predominantly for residents in County Durham. This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses proficient in health and social services, particularly those with expertise in implementing smoking cessation programmes. The successful supplier, THRIVE TRIBE LIMITED, a large-scale provider from London, reflects opportunity for business growth for large organisations capable of managing comprehensive health support systems.
Companies that can offer innovative solutions for health engagement, marketing strategies, and detailed data management will find this an attractive contract. The process encourages collaboration across healthcare sectors and engagement in developing sustainable health initiatives, thus presenting a competitive edge to firms with a strategic focus on health outcomes and social value within the public sector.
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.
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The contract period is three years.
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