Planning

Market engagement on provisions of online stop smoking medication service and provision of NRT via post

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Planning

23 May 2025 at 11:32

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

22 May 2025 at 15:18

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

12 May 2025 at 13:08

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

12 Mar 2025 at 09:32

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for an innovative service titled "Market engagement on provisions of online stop smoking medication service and provision of NRT via post." This initiative, focused on the medical practices and related services category, is intended to develop a robust online platform or appoint an online GP service for the provision of smoking cessation medications, such as Cytisine and Varenicline, alongside Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) via postal services. The engagement process is open, with key deadlines set, notably the engagement end date on 6th June 2025. The location specified for service delivery is within Northampton, postcode NN1 1ED.

This tender represents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in healthcare, pharmacy services, and digital health solutions. Organisations equipped to offer online consultations and supply chain capabilities for direct-to-consumer deliveries can find this a lucrative prospect. As West Northamptonshire Council seeks insights into service specifications and contract structures, businesses have the chance to shape the contract outcome by participating in early market engagement, thereby aligning their operational models to meet these emerging public health service demands.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Market engagement on provisions of online stop smoking medication service and provision of NRT via post

Notice Description

The Council is seeking the markets views on the service specification and contract structure for the appointment of an appropriately trained online pharmacy or an online GP service, for the consultation, initial and follow up assessments and supply of prescribed medications for smoking cessation, Cytisine and Varenicline. The Council is also seeking the markets views on the viability of online services being contracted to supply Nicotine Replacement Therapy direct to patients via post,

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97f325ec-56a4-437a-bd22-a0775a507906
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85120000 - Medical practice and related services

85147000 - Company health services

85149000 - Pharmacy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
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)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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