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Smokefree App & Medication

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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28 Nov 2025 at 16:00

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council recently completed a public procurement process under the title "Smokefree App & Medication," focusing on delivering IT services in Bradford, United Kingdom. This procurement, classified under the industry category of IT services (consulting, software development, Internet, and support), aimed to provide licences for a smoke-free app to assist smokers in quitting. The tender process was executed as "direct" and "below threshold - without competition," involving no formal competitive bidding. The contract was awarded to 23 Ltd, with the contract period spanning from 1st August 2025 to 30th July 2026. The recent award was made active on 28th November 2025.

This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the IT sector, particularly those specialising in health-related applications and support services. Businesses capable of providing technological solutions tailored to public health initiatives, such as smoking cessation, may find beneficial prospects in engaging with council initiatives like this. The collaboration between public bodies and the IT sector can stimulate innovation, foster community health improvements, and offer growth avenues for companies capable of proposing effective applications and digital support systems in this area.

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Notice Title

Smokefree App & Medication

Notice Description

Licenses for a smoke free app to help smokers quit in Bradford and District. Smokers will be able to access the Smoke Free app for a 6-months period, this will include 24/7 access to smoking cessation advisors as well as chat rooms, medication and other app features

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eb52
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078217-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£52,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2025 - 30 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Nita Patel
Contact Email
nita.patel@bradford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01274432752

Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD1 1HX
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

23

Further Information

Notice Documents

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