Tender

Tender for the provision of Postal Delivery of Nicotine Replacement Therapy in Herefordshire

HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

12 Nov 2025 at 19:56

Summary of the contracting process

Herefordshire Council is inviting tenders for the Postal Delivery of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) Service, aimed at supporting individuals, particularly in rural Herefordshire, to quit smoking. This procurement is classified under Pharmaceutical Products and falls within the goods category with an estimated contract value of £140,000 to £168,000. The procurement process is in the tender stage, conducted through an open competition method. The tender was issued on 12th November 2025, with a submission deadline set for 5th December 2025. The contract is expected to commence on 1st January 2026 and conclude on 31st December 2027, with options for extension based on performance and funding. Herefordshire Council's contact, Ms Aksana Hironak, is available for enquiries until 27th November 2025.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in logistics and pharmaceutical products. Companies capable of efficiently managing the distribution of medical supplies, especially within rural areas lacking easy access to pharmacies, will find this an optimal contract to expand their operations. The tender requires a balance between quality and cost-effectiveness, with clear weightage for quality and price, making it an ideal opportunity for businesses that can offer superior service standards while maintaining competitive pricing. Participation in this tender could strategically position businesses as key contributors to public health initiatives in Herefordshire.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tender for the provision of Postal Delivery of Nicotine Replacement Therapy in Herefordshire

Notice Description

Herefordshire Council is seeking to appoint a service provider for the Postal Delivery of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) Service in Herefordshire. The Herefordshire Healthy Lifestyle Service provides the Herefordshire Stop Smoking Service (HSSS) and is commissioned by Public Health to provide the recommended standard treatment programme and supply of NRT to their clients to support a stop smoking quit attempt. The objectives of the service are to support individuals who want to stop smoking, and to reach individuals in rural areas of Herefordshire who do not have access to a community Pharmacy in their local area and have limited means of directly accessing NRT. The contract will commence upon 1 January 2026 and will continue until 31 December 2027. There will be an option to extend this contract for up to 24 months (extensions are subject to future funding and budget approvals, internal governance and supplier's satisfactory performance).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extensions are subject to future funding and budget approvals, internal governance and supplier's satisfactory performance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dffc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073357-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20253 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2025Today
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ms Aksana Hironak
Contact Email
commercialservices@herefordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HEREFORD
Postcode
HR4 0LE
Post Town
Hereford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of
Delivery Location
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of

Local Authority
Herefordshire, County of
Electoral Ward
Widemarsh
Westminster Constituency
Hereford and South Herefordshire

Further Information

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