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IT Provision for the Health Trainer Service and Stop Smoking Service

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

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21 May 2026 at 13:43

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Summary of the contracting process

Northumberland County Council has completed the procurement process for the IT Provision for the Health Trainer Service and Stop Smoking Service, a service categorised under system maintenance within the healthcare industry. Located in Northumberland, this procurement was concluded on 21st May 2026, with the contract commencing on 1st September 2026 and set to last until 31st August 2027, with the possibility of a 12-month extension. The procurement method employed was direct, conducted below threshold without competition, signifying a streamlined approach. This initiative is pivotal for maintaining service delivery against the backdrop of changing administrative structures following the dissolution of the Section 75 Partnership, and it incorporates IT systems for recording and sharing clinical information, imperative for seamless healthcare delivery.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses, particularly those with expertise in healthcare IT systems. Companies capable of managing and maintaining system maintenance services, such as the preferred supplier Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, stand to benefit from similar public-sector contracts. The need for efficient IT integration into healthcare services is paramount, providing a clear opportunity for businesses that have the necessary technical skills and an understanding of healthcare requirements to engage with local government contracts and enhance their portfolio within public healthcare procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IT Provision for the Health Trainer Service and Stop Smoking Service

Notice Description

IT Provision for the Health Trainer Service and Stop Smoking Service (formerly part of the Integrated Wellbeing Service) to ensure service delivery is maintained, The Integrated Wellbeing Service (IWS) were previously a commissioned service from Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHCT). When the Section 75 Partnership (S75) ended, the staff employed in the IWS TUPE transferred to Northumberland County Council and are now employed and embedded in the Public Health Service. The Health Trainer Service and the Stop Smoking Service (formerly part of the IWS) delivered and continue to deliver service provision directly to service users who reside in Northumberland. Delivery of these services includes collection of clinical information, including a new service in which the Health Trainer Service is delivering NHS Health Checks in the community. Service delivery requires the use of an IT system where service user clinical information and health outcomes can be recorded and ideally shared directly into the service user's GP clinical system. While the IWS staff were employed by NHCT, they used SystmOne. There continues to be a requirement for the Health Trainer Service and the Stop Smoking Service staff to use SystmOne for the purpose outlined above

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069f67
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047178-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50324100 - System maintenance services

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
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
Not specified
Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Morpeth Kirkhill
Westminster Constituency
North Northumberland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Further Information

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