Award

Nicotine Replacement Therapy Products

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Feb 2025 at 15:00

Award Notice
Tender

04 Jun 2024 at 10:06

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has awarded a tender for the supply of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) products. This project, classified under the industry category of nicotine substitutes (CPV code 33693200), aims to support the QuitReady Team's 12-week programme aiding smokers in Leicestershire to quit. The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure with the final contract valued at £560,000. The contract period runs from 1st November 2024 to 31st October 2026, with deliveries to be made within England, United Kingdom. The award stage has been completed, and the contract was officially awarded on 15th January 2025 to Pharmaceuticals Direct Ltd, with formal documentation published on 7th February 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers of pharmaceutical products, especially those specialising in smoking cessation aids. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to compete in such procurements due to suitability criteria allowing their participation. By securing this contract, businesses can establish long-term relationships with local authorities, enhancing their reputation and increasing revenue through guaranteed supply agreements. Suppliers capable of providing a consistent and reliable product range will be well-suited to meet the Council's needs and support their goals in public health improvement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Nicotine Replacement Therapy Products

Notice Description

In this instance, Leicestershire County Council is undertaking a procurement process to identify and appoint an appropriately accredited supplier to supply Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) products. The Council requires access to a range of licensed NRT products for use by the QuitReady Team (who are part of the Council). The QuitReady Team offers a 12 week programme to smokers in Leicestershire and a regular supply of NRT products is a key element to a successful quit programme. The contract will enable the Council to procure NRT products directly from the supplier.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bab3417b-35da-4d7c-aca4-c3fcb918cc34
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3154446a-c6f1-4184-b2ac-0f7aa146965f
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33693200 - Nicotine substitutes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£560,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£560,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
7 Feb 2025 - 6 Feb 2027 1-2 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
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHARMACEUTICALS DIRECT

Further Information

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