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North Northamptonshire Council - Provision of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) Products and E-Cigarettes

NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

11 Feb 2025 at 12:42

Tender

05 Nov 2024 at 16:46

Summary of the contracting process

North Northamptonshire Council is undertaking a procurement process for the provision of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) products and e-cigarettes, classified under Health and social work services (CPV: 85000000). The council is setting up a framework agreement for an initial period of 48 months to support clients in their Stop Smoking Service. The tender includes multiple lots: Lot 1 for Bulk Buy NRT, Lot 2 for Bulk Buy E-Cigarettes, Lot 3 for Direct to Client NRT, and Lot 4 for Direct to Client E-Cigarettes. The open procedure is currently in the active stage, with the end date for tender submissions set for 3rd December 2024. The total estimated value of the procurement is £1,178,181 GBP. The primary delivery location for services is UKF25 – North Northamptonshire region.

This tender provides significant business opportunities for companies that specialise in health and social work services, particularly those offering NRT products and e-cigarettes. Businesses that can supply these products in bulk or provide direct-to-client solutions will find this framework particularly advantageous. With the potential to serve up to 3,000 clients annually within the planned 12-week treatment programmes, service providers can gain considerable visibility and recurring revenue. Suitable candidates include suppliers who have experience in producing or distributing pharmacological aids for smoking cessation, and those with an established logistics network for timely delivery. Engaging in this procurement process can also enhance business reputation by contributing to a public health initiative aiming to reduce smoking rates.

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Notice Title

North Northamptonshire Council - Provision of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) Products and E-Cigarettes

Notice Description

North Northamptonshire Council (NNC) is setting up a Framework for the provision of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) and E-Cigarettes (plus associated consumables) for use with clients engaged with North Northamptonshire Council's Stop Smoking Service for an initial period of 48 months. North Northamptonshire stop smoking service includes a 12-week treatment plan incorporating NRT products, provided only to individuals aged 12 and above who are engaged in the stop smoking programme and receiving behavioural support with regular contact from a stop smoking advisor. Since February 2020, the service has also provided e-cigarettes, provided only to those aged 18 and above, which have become a popular method among service users, contributing to over 2,000 quit attempts.

Lot Information

Lot 1: Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) (Bulk Buy)

North Northamptonshire Council (NNC) is setting up a Framework for the provision of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) and E-Cigarettes (plus associated consumables) for use with clients engaged with North Northamptonshire Council's Stop Smoking Service for an initial period of 48 months. North Northamptonshire stop smoking service includes a 12-week treatment plan incorporating NRT products, provided only to individuals aged 12 and above who are engaged in the stop smoking programme and receiving behavioural support with regular contact from a stop smoking advisor. Since February 2020, the service has also provided e-cigarettes, provided only to those aged 18 and above, which have become a popular method among service users, contributing to over 2,000 quit attempts. The stop smoking service provides 12 weeks of support to local smokers and expects to work with 1,800 people per year in year one. This is expected to gradually increase to 3,000 people per year in five years. Potential Providers wishing to providing goods to the Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) and E-Cigarettes Provision must apply to the Call Off - Intend Reference 00000593 at the same time they apply to the North Northamptonshire Council - Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) Products and E-Cigarettes Framework.

Lot 2: E-Cigarettes (Bulk Buy)

North Northamptonshire Council (NNC) is setting up a Framework for the provision of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) and E-Cigarettes (plus associated consumables) for use with clients engaged with North Northamptonshire Council's Stop Smoking Service for an initial period of 48 months. North Northamptonshire stop smoking service includes a 12-week treatment plan incorporating NRT products, provided only to individuals aged 12 and above who are engaged in the stop smoking programme and receiving behavioural support with regular contact from a stop smoking advisor. Since February 2020, the service has also provided e-cigarettes, provided only to those aged 18 and above, which have become a popular method among service users, contributing to over 2,000 quit attempts.

Lot 3: Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) (Direct to Client)

North Northamptonshire Council (NNC) is setting up a Framework for the provision of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) and E-Cigarettes (plus associated consumables) for use with clients engaged with North Northamptonshire Council's Stop Smoking Service for an initial period of 48 months. North Northamptonshire stop smoking service includes a 12-week treatment plan incorporating NRT products, provided only to individuals aged 12 and above who are engaged in the stop smoking programme and receiving behavioural support with regular contact from a stop smoking advisor. Since February 2020, the service has also provided e-cigarettes, provided only to those aged 18 and above, which have become a popular method among service users, contributing to over 2,000 quit attempts.

Lot 4: E-Cigarettes (Direct to Client)

North Northamptonshire Council (NNC) is setting up a Framework for the provision of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) and E-Cigarettes (plus associated consumables) for use with clients engaged with North Northamptonshire Council's Stop Smoking Service for an initial period of 48 months. North Northamptonshire stop smoking service includes a 12-week treatment plan incorporating NRT products, provided only to individuals aged 12 and above who are engaged in the stop smoking programme and receiving behavioural support with regular contact from a stop smoking advisor. Since February 2020, the service has also provided e-cigarettes, provided only to those aged 18 and above, which have become a popular method among service users, contributing to over 2,000 quit attempts

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b42b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004536-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,178,181 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,178,181 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
North Northamptonshire Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@northnorthants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
KETTERING
Postcode
NN16 8TL
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)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England), TLF25 North Northamptonshire

Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Northall
Westminster Constituency
Kettering

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

CONCEPT CARE SOLUTIONS

DINNER LADY FAM

XYFIL

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