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Smoking Cessation Pharmacotherapy Supply Service

THURROCK COUNCIL

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24 Sep 2025 at 14:11

Summary of the contracting process

Thurrock Council, a sub-central public authority located in Grays, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process for the Smoking Cessation Pharmacotherapy Supply Service. This tender, operating under the industry category of 'goods' with a focus on pharmaceutical products, was awarded on 24 September 2025, with the contract commencing on 1 October 2025 and ending on 30 September 2026. The procurement used a direct method below the threshold, meaning it was conducted without competition. The delivery region is primarily within UKH32, ensuring a localised focus on service delivery.

This procurement represents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the healthcare and pharmaceutical supply sectors, particularly SMEs. The Healthy Living Partnership, an SME situated in Chelmsford, has successfully secured this tender, illustrating the potential for small and medium enterprises to engage in public contracts. Businesses involved in managing or supplying pharmaceutical products, especially those with capabilities in smoking cessation programmes, would find such tenders strategically beneficial for business expansion, aligning services with public health initiatives led by councils. Engaging in these public contracts can enhance business growth by extending their client base to include government organizations.

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Notice Title

Smoking Cessation Pharmacotherapy Supply Service

Notice Description

Contract to manage community pharmacy supply of smoking cessation pharmacotherapy.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a145
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059336-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£116,198 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THURROCK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@thurrock.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GRAYS
Postcode
RM17 6SL
Post Town
Romford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH32 Thurrock
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Thurrock
Electoral Ward
Grays Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Thurrock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEALTHY LIVING PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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