Award

TD2196 - Supply Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) products for smoking cessation to service users - Livewell

DERBY CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Jun 2025 at 10:43

Award Notice
Tender

11 Feb 2025 at 13:55

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Derby City Council has awarded a contract, with a total value of £495,000, for the supply of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) products aimed at supporting the Livewell smoking cessation service. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure for goods classified under Nicotine Substitutes, with MK MEDICALS (UK) LTD designated as the supplier. The contract, initially set for a period of three years beginning on 1st May 2025, offers potential extensions up to five years based on performance evaluations. The services are intended for distribution across the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom, with the procurement stage now complete following the award announcement on 13th May 2025.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs involved in the distribution of medical and therapeutic products. The open procurement method supports competitive engagement from qualified wholesale distributors who can provide NRT products at a discounted rate, enhancing service delivery for smoking cessation initiatives. Businesses specialising in medical supplies, particularly those located in the East Midlands, may benefit from potential future contracts should performance satisfy Derby City Council's requirements. Given the role of health organisations in reducing smoking prevalence, firms in related fields can leverage participation in such tenders to build partnerships with regional councils focused on public health improvement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TD2196 - Supply Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) products for smoking cessation to service users - Livewell

Notice Description

Derby City Council (the Council) is undertaking this procurement to establish a contract for an appropriately accredited wholesale distributer(s) for the supply of Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) products to be used by the smoking cessation service - Livewell. The service offers 12 weeks of NRT to support smokers to quit and is a key element in the service. The contract will enable the Council to purchase NRT products from a wholesaler(s) at a discounted rate. The initial contract period is 3 years; the contract is estimated to commence 01st May 2025 and expire 30th April 2028 There will be an option to extend the contract for 2 years in annual increments, subject to satisfactory performance and business needs. Maximum contract period is 5 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0e607a58-9b84-49c5-8ba3-6241a448139a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23a1bfd0-963c-4ace-9817-b774ba65398e
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33693200 - Nicotine substitutes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£495,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£495,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 30 May 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERBY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 2FS
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MK MEDICALS (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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