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Provision of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT)

The Council of the Borough of Kirklees

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10 Dec 2025 at 07:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The Council of the Borough of Kirklees is overseeing the procurement process for the "Provision of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT)" aimed at supporting adult smokers in the Kirklees region. Classified under "Miscellaneous Health Services," this contract involves the supply of nicotine replacement therapies and pharmacotherapy to be managed by Wellness advisors through community pharmacies. The current procurement stage involves updates to the tender, with significant details announced on 10th December 2025. Key activities are planned from 1st July 2025 until 31st March 2027, with potential extensions to 31st March 2029. The procurement method is a limited award procedure under the Provider Selection Regime, bypassing the need for prior publication of a call for competition.

This tender represents a substantial growth opportunity for businesses specializing in healthcare services, particularly those providing nicotine replacement therapies and related products. The collaboration with community pharmacies in Kirklees enhances market stability and access, making it ideal for established regional suppliers, like pharmacies and health service providers. The project's alignment with the NHS 10-year plan and local health priorities underlines the socio-economic benefits and potential for businesses contributing to public health improvements and tackling health inequalities. The involvement of various suppliers, such as Eightlands Ltd and Allied Pharmacies, signifies a robust framework providing diverse business operators with opportunities for engagement and service delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT)

Notice Description

Following national guidance, all adult smokers will be assessed for their suitability to access stop smoking quitting aids such as NRT, vapes or pharmacotherapy. NRT and pharmacotherapy will be supplied, by Wellness advisors generating e-vouchers which will be received by contracted community pharmacists via the online portal, Quit Manager. Stop smoking aids supplied via community pharmacies, under the new contractual arrangement will: * Contribute to addressing smoking related health inequalities * Contribute to meeting system wide priorities, including Kirklees Shared Outcomes, priorities set out in the Kirklees Health and Wellbeing plan, NHS 10-year plan * The supply of stop smoking pharmacotherapy via community pharmacies offers confidence and market stability in Kirklees place, contributes to a whole systems approach, to addressing smoking related health inequalities, supports social value and sustainability, and provides equitable access and the best chance for smokers to quit in Kirklees.

Lot Information

Lot 1

From 1 July 2025, all stop smoking delivery will be via the Wellness Service. Following national guidance, all adult smokers will be assessed for their suitability to access stop smoking quitting aids such as NRT, vapes or pharmacotherapy. NRT and pharmacotherapy will be supplied, by Wellness advisors generating e-vouchers which will be received by contracted community pharmacists via the online portal, Quit Manager. Stop smoking aids supplied via community pharmacies, under the new contractual arrangement will: * Contribute to addressing smoking related health inequalities * Contribute to meeting system wide priorities, including Kirklees Shared Outcomes, priorities set out in the Kirklees Health and Wellbeing plan, NHS 10-year plan * The supply of stop smoking pharmacotherapy via community pharmacies offers confidence and market stability in Kirklees place, contributes to a whole systems approach, to addressing smoking related health inequalities, supports social value and sustainability, and provides equitable access and the best chance for smokers to quit in Kirklees. The new contract will commence on 1 July 2025 - 31 March 2027 with the potential for two further extension to 31st March 2029, subject to grant funding. The contract will have a maximum annual value of PS175,000, the Individual Value of each contract will be dependant on number of and type of NRT products dispensed per voucher. An award has been made following the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award B This is an existing Service, with a combination of new & existing providers.

Procurement Information

Awarded in accordance with the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process B

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059208
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081275-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£8,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Aug 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Council of the Borough of Kirklees
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUDDERSFIELD
Postcode
HD1 2TA
Postcode Area
Huddersfield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Delivery Location
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Local Authority
Kirklees
Electoral Ward
Newsome
Westminster Constituency
Huddersfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

Allied Pharmacies

Eightlands Ltd

Kirklees LTD

Lockwood Pharmacy

Los Pharmacy

Wellington House Pharmacy

Further Information

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