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Provision of stop smoking medication

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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04 Mar 2026 at 13:38

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has awarded a contract for the provision of stop smoking medication to Direct Supply Solutions Ltd, focusing on pharmacy services in the Northampton area (UKF24), United Kingdom. The procurement process, characterised by a direct method below threshold without competition, has culminated in an active contract titled "Stop Smoking Medication Service". Key dates include the contract commencement on 5th January 2026, with a conclusion scheduled for 4th January 2027. The contract is valued at £242,000, excluding postal charges. This procurement falls under the ‘light touch’ regime, leveraging a closed framework agreement without reopening competition.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in pharmacy services, particularly those adept at providing tailored solutions that align with public health initiatives. SMEs like Direct Supply Solutions Ltd that can efficiently handle assessment, prescription, delivery, and follow-up processes for stop smoking services are well-suited to engage in such contracts. Suppliers capable of establishing effective logistics and compliance with public authority requirements in sub-central government sectors can explore new avenues for expansion, working closely with regional councils to enhance community health outcomes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of stop smoking medication

Notice Description

The assessment, prescription, delivery and follow up for the provision of stop smoking medication for the Council's stop smoking service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066214
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019475-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85149000 - Pharmacy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£242,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DIRECT SUPPLY SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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