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30 Jun 2026 at 13:09

Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council has completed the procurement process for the supply of nicotine replacement therapy products as part of its Stop Smoking service, a critical public health initiative. This contract, titled "DA0014 - Nicotine replacement therapy products," targets the goods category and serves the region of Leicester, UK (UKF21). The procurement utilised the direct method below the threshold without competition due to the urgent need to maintain stock levels. SIGMA PHARMACEUTICALS PLC, a large-scale supplier based in London, was awarded the contract on 24th November 2025, with the contract set to conclude on 31st January 2026 and involving a gross amount of GBP 35,057.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in pharmaceuticals and healthcare goods. Suppliers of nicotine substitutes are particularly suited to compete for similar contracts due to the consistent demand for such products in public health interventions. For companies looking to establish or expand their footprint in public procurement, this exemplifies how partnerships with local government entities like Leicester City Council can provide reliable revenue streams while contributing to public welfare initiatives. The procurement approach—direct and below threshold—illustrates the potential for more specialised items to be sourced swiftly under urgent requirements.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

DA0014 - Nicotine replacement therapy products

Notice Description

The Stop smoking service provides free nicotine replacement products to people in the scheme. These are ordered as and when required to maintain stock levels. Limited amount of storage space means that these need to be ordered regularly. These products are required immediately to keep the service running. Without this order the service would cease to function as no products would be available to give to people.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c03c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061288-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33693200 - Nicotine substitutes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,057 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Nov 20257 months ago
Contract Period
24 Nov 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1FZ
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIGMA PHARMACEUTICALS

Further Information

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