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Smokefree app - associated smokefree medications

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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19 Mar 2026 at 14:43

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involved Somerset Council, a sub-central public authority in the United Kingdom, awarding a contract for the supply of approved smokefree medications linked with the Smokefree app licences to aid smoking cessation in Somerset. This contract falls under the industry category of public health, specifically targeting nicotine substitutes and software package information systems. Located in Taunton, Somerset Council issued this tender through a direct procurement method below the threshold, completing it without competition. The contract with UNITE PROCUREMENT UK LIMITED was signed on 1st September 2025 and is set to run until 31st March 2028, with a gross value of £64,590. The award was confirmed as active on 19th March 2026.

This opportunity creates robust avenues for businesses involved in supplying nicotine replacement therapies or software systems related to public health to secure government partnerships. Companies with expertise in health technology and product delivery could benefit from similar procurements where public health priorities are addressed. Large-scale suppliers such as UNITE PROCUREMENT UK LIMITED showcase how stable, long-term contracts can be achieved through direct engagement with sub-central government authorities, paving the way for future collaborations and sustained business growth in the health sector. Business entities aiming to expand their involvement in public health initiatives would find this procurement process highly relevant.

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Notice Title

Smokefree app - associated smokefree medications

Notice Description

To provide Approved smokefree medications such as Nicotine replacement therapy associated with Smokefree app licenses for Somerset residents to use. This supports the public health priority of reducing smoking prevalence across Somerset

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066f29
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025269-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

33693200 - Nicotine substitutes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£53,825 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNITE PROCUREMENT

Further Information

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