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TD2196 - Supply Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) products for smoking cessation to service users - Livewell

DERBY CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Jun 2025 at 12:44

Tender

11 Feb 2025 at 14:01

Summary of the contracting process

Derby City Council has completed the procurement process for the supply of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) products for its smoking cessation service, Livewell. The procurement falls under the "goods" category, specifically dealing with nicotine substitutes, and is conducted using an open procedure. The contract, with an estimated commencement date of 1st June 2025, is set to last for three years, with an optional two-year extension, totalling a potential five-year period. The location for delivery is within the Derby region, UKF11. As of 13th May 2025, MK MEDICALS (UK) LTD has been awarded the contract valued at £495,000 to supply the goods. Important dates included a tender period ending on 13th March 2025 and a contract signing date of 13th May 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the distribution of health products, particularly those specialising in nicotine substitutes. Given the substantial budget allocated over the contract period and the potential for an extended partnership, mature wholesale distributors with an established supply chain could greatly benefit from this procurement. Businesses with a strong focus on quality and cost-efficiency would be particularly well-suited for future tenders in this sector, as these have been identified as key award criteria. Such opportunities support the growth of businesses by securing long-term contracts with regional authorities like Derby City Council, enhancing both market presence and financial stability.

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Notice Title

TD2196 - Supply Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) products for smoking cessation to service users - Livewell

Notice Description

Derby City Council (the Council) is undertaking this procurement to establish a contract for an appropriately accredited wholesale distributer(s) for the supply of Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) products to be used by the smoking cessation service - Livewell. The service offers 12 weeks of NRT to support smokers to quit and is a key element in the service. The contract will enable the Council to purchase NRT products from a wholesaler(s) at a discounted rate. The initial contract period is 3 years; the contract is estimated to commence 01st June 2025 and expire 31st May 2028 There will be an option to extend the contract for 2 years in annual increments, subject to satisfactory performance and business needs. Maximum contract period is 5 years. There is a maximum budget of PS75,000 in year one, PS90,000 in year two PS110,000 for year 3 and PS110,000 per year for any extensions.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Derby City Council (the Council) is undertaking this procurement to establish a contract for an appropriately accredited wholesale distributer(s) for the supply of Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) products to be used by the smoking cessation service - Livewell. The service offers 12 weeks of NRT to support smokers to quit and is a key element in the service. The contract will enable the Council to purchase NRT products from a wholesaler(s) at a discounted rate.

Options: The initial contract period is 3 years; the contract is estimated to commence 01st June 2025 and expire 31st May 2028 There will be an option to extend the contract for 2 years in annual increments, subject to satisfactory performance and business needs. Maximum contract period is 5 years.

Renewal: 2 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ddba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030937-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33693200 - Nicotine substitutes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£495,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£495,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
At the end of the term

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERBY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Deanna Sutcliffe
Contact Email
procurement@derby.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1332640768

Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 2FS
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
TLF11 Derby

Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MK MEDICALS (UK

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