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Nicotine Replacement Therapy Products

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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07 Feb 2025 at 15:03

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has completed the procurement process for the supply of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) products, awarding a contract valued at £560,000 to Pharmaceuticals Direct Ltd. This open procedure tender falls under the industry category of 'Nicotine substitutes' (CPV: 33693200) and is intended for use by the QuitReady Team, which offers a 12-week smoking cessation programme in Leicestershire, United Kingdom. The contract period begins on 10th February 2025 and ends on 9th February 2027. The tender process concluded on 31st October 2024.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers in the pharmaceutical industry specialising in NRT products. The contract requires licensed products, making it an excellent fit for accredited suppliers who can ensure a reliable supply. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and organisations within the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sector are particularly well-suited for such public sector contracts, given the Council’s commitment to inclusivity in its procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Nicotine Replacement Therapy Products

Notice Description

Leicestershire County Council contract for 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-be1afc40-1ee0-4f8a-b51e-3bf6a6114ba4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b903160f-cc39-4d86-954e-0801278d5840
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
31 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
10 Feb 2025 - 9 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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