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North Northamptonshire Council - Provision of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) Products and E-Cigarettes

NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

11 Feb 2025 at 12:42

Tender

05 Nov 2024 at 16:45

Summary of the contracting process

North Northamptonshire Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) products and e-cigarettes, categorised under health and social work services (CPV 85000000). This framework, intended to support clients of the council's stop smoking service, will run for 48 months starting from 1 January 2025 and ending on 31 December 2029. The contract, valued at £1,178,181 GBP, is based in the East Midlands, UK. The tender was conducted through an open procedure with the tender period concluding on 3 December 2024.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the health, wellness, and pharmaceutical sectors to expand by supplying NRT products and e-cigarettes. Particularly suitable for SMEs and social enterprises, successful suppliers can leverage this contract to gain a foothold in the public health market. The awarded suppliers include Concept Care Solutions Ltd, Xyfil Ltd, and Dinner Lady Fam Ltd, who are well-positioned to benefit from the rising demand for smoking cessation products driven by North Northamptonshire’s active stop smoking programme.

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Notice Title

North Northamptonshire Council - Provision of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) Products and E-Cigarettes

Notice Description

North Northamptonshire Council (NNC) is setting up a Framework for the provision of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) and E-Cigarettes (plus associated consumables) for use with clients engaged with North Northamptonshire Council's Stop Smoking Service for an initial period of 48 months. North Northamptonshire stop smoking service includes a 12-week treatment plan incorporating NRT products, provided only to individuals aged 12 and above who are engaged in the stop smoking programme and receiving behavioural support with regular contact from a stop smoking advisor. Since February 2020, the service has also provided e-cigarettes, provided only to those aged 18 and above, which have become a popular method among service users, contributing to over 2,000 quit attempts. The stop smoking service provides 12 weeks of support to local smokers and expects to work with 1,800 people per year in year one. This is expected to gradually increase to 3,000 people per year in five years. Potential Providers wishing to providing goods to the Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) and E-Cigarettes Provision must apply to the Call Off - Intend Reference 00000593 at the same time they apply to the North Northamptonshire Council - Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) Products and E-Cigarettes Framework. - Lot 1: Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) (Bulk Buy) - Lot 2: E-Cigarettes (Bulk Buy) - Lot 3: Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) (Direct to Client) - Lot 4: E-Cigarettes (Direct to Client) Potential providers who apply to the above lots and do NOT apply to the North Northamptonshire Council - Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) Products and E-Cigarettes Framework will not be considered for this Call Off and will be excluded from the process. Lot 1: Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) (Bulk Buy) and Lot 3: Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) (Direct to Client) resulted in a non-award. Additional information: Please visit North Northamptonshire Council's e-procurement portal - In-Tend, which is located at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nnc

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-03d5ca82-cfa8-4af3-b3c8-dc9a4aacdb59
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86274b10-5c08-497b-8858-a9227e4d2833
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,178,181 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,178,181 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
North Northamptonshire Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@northnorthants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
KETTERING
Postcode
NN16 8TL
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Northall
Westminster Constituency
Kettering

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

CONCEPT CARE SOLUTIONS

DINNER LADY FAM

XYFIL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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