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NP46220 Nicotine Replacement Therapy Products

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)

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26 Nov 2024 at 15:47

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Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has completed a procurement process for the supply of Nicotine Replacement Therapy Products. This procurement, categorised under pharmaceutical products (CPV: 33600000), was conducted to meet the additional demands of the Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the Covid-19 pandemic. Covering three lots—gum, patches, and lozenges—this framework agreement will last for a twelve-month period and involves multiple suppliers fulfilling requirements across various locations in Scotland. Key dates include contract awards on the 25th and 26th of November 2024. The procurement was undertaken through a limited method without a prior call for competition, justified by unforeseen circumstances requiring expedited solutions during the pandemic.

This tender represents significant opportunities for various suppliers in the pharmaceutical sector, especially those capable of providing reliable and timely supplies of Nicotine Replacement Therapy Products. Businesses producing or distributing pharmaceutical goods, particularly those specialising in smoking cessation aids, will find this contract beneficial for growth. The framework agreement allows for consistent supply to NHS Scotland, fostering long-term partnerships and steady revenue streams for selected suppliers. Companies like Haleon PLC, who have been awarded the contract for all three lots, demonstrate the value and potential stability tied to government contracts in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NP46220 Nicotine Replacement Therapy Products

Notice Description

Supply of Nicotine Replacement Therapy Products to NHS Scotland.

Lot Information

Nicotine Replacement Therapy Gum

Lot 2 - the supply of Nicotine Replacement Therapy Products in the form of gum to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Lot as a unranked multi-supplier framework agreement per line to one (1) Framework Participant. The Framework Participant is required to supply Goods to the designated delivery points throughout Scotland for use by Participating Authorities.

Nicotine Replacement Therapy Patches

Lot 1 - the supply of Nicotine Replacement Therapy Products in the form of patches to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Lot as a ranked multi-supplier framework agreement to one (1) Framework Participant. The Framework Participant is required to supply Goods to the designated delivery points throughout Scotland for use by Participating Authorities.

Nicotine Replacement Therapy Lozenges

Lot 3 - the supply of Nicotine Replacement Therapy Products in the form of lozenges to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Lot as a unranked multi-supplier framework agreement per line to one (1) Framework Participant. The Framework Participant is required to supply Goods to designated delivery points throughout Scotland for use by Participating Authorities.

Procurement Information

This VEAT notice is to advise the need for modification to meet the additional demands of the Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the current Covid-19 pandemic and to maintain necessary supply due to circumstances unforeseen by the Authority in line with Regulation 72(1)(c) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c033
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038199-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,102,580 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Haleon PLC

Further Information

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