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Smoke Free Licences

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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01 Apr 2026 at 15:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Smoke Free Licences contract has been successfully completed under Sunderland City Council's procurement process. This procurement was part of the CPV category for software packages and information systems, focused on delivering Smoke Free Complete Licences with provisions to swap to stop. The contract, awarded to Softcat Plc, covers the period from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027, with Sunderland City Council orchestrating the process using a selective procurement method as a call-off from the KCS Software Products and Associated Services Y23065 Framework. This opportunity was designated primarily for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), encapsulating a contract value of £26,290.33, delivered specifically to the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers substantial growth prospects for SMEs involved in software package and information systems, particularly those with a focus on public health solutions. Business entities specialising in digital health services can leverage this contract to expand their footprint in the public sector. Softcat Plc, recognised for meeting the specific requirements of this contract, exemplifies the type of business well-equipped to compete successfully in such tenders. SMEs looking to strengthen their portfolio in delivering software solutions aligned with health initiatives may find similar opportunities rewarding and should stay attentive to upcoming tenders from Sunderland City Council and other entities utilising framework agreements.

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Notice Title

Smoke Free Licences

Notice Description

Smoke Free Complete Licences including Swap to Stop. Call-off from the KCS Software Products and Associated Services Y23065 Framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cb0b961a-2d8c-4c30-889a-2f404ec37969
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56eae7ab-e5a6-4133-a344-8631ffd1ed84
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£26,290 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,290 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 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
SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3AA
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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