Award

Nicotine Replacement Therapy Products

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Feb 2025 at 14:52

Tender

04 Jun 2024 at 10:01

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has completed the tender process for supplying Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) products, awarding the contract to Pharmaceuticals Direct Ltd on 7th February 2025. The procurement process aimed to identify a supplier for various licensed NRT products essential for the QuitReady Team’s 12-week smoking cessation programme in Leicestershire. The tender falls under the goods industry category, specifically nicotine substitutes (CPV: 33693200). This open procedure allowed for electronic submissions with an emphasis on both quality (30%) and price (70%), and resulted in a contract value of GBP 560,000, with the delivery region specified as UKF22 (Leicestershire).

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses capable of supplying high-quality licensed NRT products. Pharmaceuticals Direct Ltd’s successful bid highlights the potential for SMEs to secure lucrative contracts in the health sector. Companies with expertise in pharmaceutical supplies, particularly those focusing on health and wellness products, are well-positioned to compete in such tenders. The open procurement method used by Leicestershire County Council ensures a fair and competitive environment, enabling businesses to expand their market presence by meeting the council’s requirements for essential public health supplies.

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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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provide the range of licensed Nicotine Replacement Therapy Products as required by the QuitReady team at Leicestershire County Council.

Options: Option to extend contract for a further period or periods up to a total of 2 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-046d36
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004204-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£560,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Louis Blake
Contact Email
louis.blake@leics.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1163052085

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
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHARMACEUTICALS DIRECT

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