Supply of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) to Support Smoking Cessation Across Bradford District.

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

26 May 2026 at 14:55

Award

05 Mar 2026 at 17:30

Tender

19 Dec 2025 at 10:30

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Supply of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) to Support Smoking Cessation Across Bradford District" was carried out by the City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council. This procurement falls under the industry category of health and social work services and takes place within the UKE41 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process has reached the award and contract stage, with the contract commencing on 1st April 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2028, with a potential extension until 31st May 2029. The open procedure procurement method was utilised, and the contract, valued at £600,000, was awarded to Inshallah Meds Ltd., a Bradford-based SME. Key dates included the award date on 5th March 2026, indicating a timely adherence to the procurement timeline.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth within the health sector, specifically for businesses equipped to supply pharmaceutical products and health services. The contracting process highlights the importance of offering quality responses to service specifications and social value, assigning 80% and 10% of the award criteria, respectively, with the remaining 10% based on pricing considerations. SMEs like Inshallah Meds Ltd., which successfully capitalised on their local base and industry expertise, illustrate the potential for smaller firms to thrive in government contracts. Companies focused on community health services or those developing innovative solutions for public health challenges, particularly those aimed at smoking cessation, are well-suited to engage with similar procurement opportunities. This framework encourages local businesses to play an active role in public health initiatives, thereby fostering regional economic development.

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Notice Title

Supply of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) to Support Smoking Cessation Across Bradford District.

Notice Description

City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council (CBMDC) are updating their stop smoking model to change how Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) is supplied to services users as a part of The Living Well Stop Smoking Service. CBMDC wishes to commission a provider of NRT to cover the whole of Bradford District to complement the existing Medications Prescriber Service and Vape suppliers.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Renewal: Optional extension period of up to 12 months in one or more periods. Extension subject to satisfactory contractor performance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fa04
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048988-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

33693200 - Nicotine substitutes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20263 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD1 1HX
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
TLE41 Bradford

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSHALLAH MEDS

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