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NCC1576 Stop Smoking Licences

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

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28 Jan 2026 at 11:21

Summary of the contracting process

Northumberland County Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the "NCC1576 Stop Smoking Licences" project. The council aimed to commission software licences enabling free access to a local app that aids smoking cessation, aligning with similar initiatives across the North East of England. This procurement, classified under the "Software supply services" industry category, was conducted via a direct award method, with the award made on 28th January 2026. The contract, valued at £75,792, will run from 1st February 2026 to 31st January 2027, with Softcat PLC selected as the supplier. The process was designed to encourage participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender presents opportunities for businesses looking to supply software services to local government authorities. Companies specialising in software development and digital health solutions, particularly those capable of enhancing public health initiatives like smoking cessation programmes, could find significant growth potential in contracts of this kind. The direct award approach used in this procurement suggests potential future opportunities for businesses that can provide swift and effective software solutions tailored to public health needs. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly well-suited to participate in such competitive procurements, given the council's emphasis on inclusivity and support for smaller enterprises.

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Notice Title

NCC1576 Stop Smoking Licences

Notice Description

To commission licences to allow local resident free access to an app that supports with the quitting of smoking in line with other local authorities within the North East of England.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aa6ebc0b-debd-4831-a051-e4bbcf48a18c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0068fb13-beea-4407-bf89-cd7c978b53a7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,792 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£75,792 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sabrina Bell
Contact Email
sabrina.bell@northumberland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MORPETH
Postcode
NE61 2EF
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Morpeth Kirkhill
Westminster Constituency
North Northumberland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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