Planning

Supply of Nicotine Replacement Therapy products

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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23 Apr 2026 at 10:28

Planning

12 May 2025 at 10:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Derbyshire County Council involves the planned supply of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) products to support smoking cessation efforts within the region of UKF1, United Kingdom. As a sub-central government public authority, Derbyshire County Council aims to commission these services by 1 November 2027, with the contract period extending until 31 October 2032. This tender is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 13 January 2027. The contract, valued at GBP 4,200,000 gross, seeks to engage suppliers capable of delivering nicotine substitutes under CPV code 33693200 as part of public health initiatives.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for manufacturers and suppliers of nicotine substitutes, including patches, gums, lozenges, inhalers, and sprays. Ideal candidates are businesses operating in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries with proven experience in providing goods that assist in smoking cessation. The planned procurement creates an advantageous environment for companies seeking to expand their market presence in public health services, particularly in tobacco harm reduction. By participating, businesses can contribute to health improvement initiatives while fostering growth through long-term contracts with a reliable public sector partner.

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Notice Title

Supply of Nicotine Replacement Therapy products

Notice Description

Provision of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) products to support smoking cessation and tobacco harm reduction initiatives, to be used to support commissioned stop smoking services, and other approved delivery pathways to assist individuals in managing nicotine dependence and achieving sustained smoking cessation

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051096
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036990-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33693200 - Nicotine substitutes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Jan 20279 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2027 - 31 Oct 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MATLOCK
Postcode
DE4 3AG
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)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire

Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Matlock West
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

Further Information

Notice Documents

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