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title: "NCC1576 Stop Smoking Licences"
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buyer: "NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# NCC1576 Stop Smoking Licences

Buyer: NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aa6ebc0b-debd-4831-a051-e4bbcf48a18c

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0068fb13-beea-4407-bf89-cd7c978b53a7 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,792 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,792 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MORPETH |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE61 2EF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC42 Northumberland |
| Local authority | Northumberland |
| Electoral ward | Morpeth Kirkhill |
| Westminster constituency | North Northumberland |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72268000 - Software supply services

## Release History

- 28 Jan 2026 at 11:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0068fb13-beea-4407-bf89-cd7c978b53a7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0068fb13-beea-4407-bf89-cd7c978b53a7
  28th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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