Award

Provision of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT)

THE COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF KIRKLEES

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Award

11 Sep 2025 at 10:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Council of the Borough of Kirklees has finalised and awarded contracts for the "Provision of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT)" as part of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This procurement falls under the sector of miscellaneous health services and is aimed at providing stop smoking aids. The contract, initiated in the Huddersfield region (UKE44), will run from 1 July 2025 to 31 March 2027, with possible extensions until 31 March 2029. The procurement method used was a limited direct award without prior publication due to specific regulatory exemptions. The contracts were signed on 28 August 2025, having an annual value of up to £175,000, depending on the volume and type of NRT products dispensed via e-vouchers managed through the Quit Manager online portal.

This tender opportunity is beneficial for large-scale suppliers in the health and community pharmacy sectors as it supports social value, sustainability, and health equity objectives. Companies like Mediphase Ltd, Paddock Head Pharmacy, and Siky Ltd have been selected to supply NRT, indicating that businesses capable of delivering health-related services and products in community settings may find significant growth opportunities in similar tenders. Engaging in contracts like this can enhance marketplace presence and stability by aligning with public health priorities and contributing to significant social outcomes within the Kirklees region. Businesses focusing on innovative health solutions and efficient delivery mechanisms are particularly well-placed to compete in such procurement processes.

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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. Additional information: Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations Explanation: Awarded in accordance with the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process B

Procurement Information

Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations Explanation: Awarded in accordance with the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process B

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059875
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055751-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF KIRKLEES
Contact Name
Mohammed Sidat
Contact Email
mohammed.sidat@kirklees.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1484221000

Buyer Location

Locality
HUDDERSFIELD
Postcode
HD1 2TA
Post Town
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
3
Supplier Names

MEDIPHASE

PADDOCK HEAD PHARMACY

SIKY

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