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Stop Smoking Medication Framework

West Northamptonshire Council

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14 Oct 2026 at 16:41

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Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council is seeking a provider for a stop-smoking medication service covering Varenicline and Cytisine. The work includes consultations, patient assessment and supplying prescribed medication under Patient Group Directions, with referrals coming through the West Northamptonshire Stop Smoking Service. The service is intended to make suitable smoking-cessation treatment easier to access and support high-quality local stop-smoking provision. Delivery is across West Northamptonshire. This is pharmacy and healthcare service work, rather than a purchase of medication alone: suppliers would need to provide the clinical consultation and assessment as well as arrange the supply of the prescribed treatments.

The council invited tenders through a competitive process with negotiation to establish a framework, under the Provider Selection Regime. The procurement has reached tender, with offers invited electronically. The stated submission deadline is 11 November 2026 at 12 noon UTC. The contract is planned to start on 4 January 2027 and run for an initial 15 months, with an option to extend by up to 12 months, for a maximum total term of 27 months. The framework has a single planned provider. Its stated value is £309,871. Evaluation is weighted 60% for quality and 40% for price. The contract is not divided into lots, and variants are not permitted. A standstill period applies after the award decision.

This opportunity is best suited to a pharmacy or healthcare provider able to deliver a locally accessible smoking-cessation service, rather than a supplier that can only provide medicines. Providers need the clinical capability to consult with and assess people seeking help to stop smoking, operate under Patient Group Directions, and supply prescribed Varenicline or Cytisine following referrals from the council’s stop-smoking service. The combination of clinical delivery and medication supply means bidders need reliable prescribing and dispensing arrangements, as well as the capacity to support service users across West Northamptonshire. Quality carries greater weight than price, so evidence of a sound, high-quality approach to consultations, assessment, treatment access and service provision will be commercially important. The framework is planned for one provider.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Stop Smoking Medication Framework

Notice Description

West Northamptonshire Council intends to establish a new framework for the provision of Varenicline or Cytisine, under a Patient Group Directions (PGD) and referrals made through the West Northamptonshire Stop Smoking Service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This service will support the delivery of consultation, assessment and supply of prescribed medications for smoking cessation, Cytisine and Varenicline. Through ease of access to appropriate stop smoking treatments, the service will contribute towards a reduction in smoking prevalence across West Northamptonshire by supporting a high-quality stop smoking service provision. The anticipated contract start date is 4 January 2027. Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice. The awarding of this framework agreement is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. West Northamptonshire Council intends to follow the Competitive Process to establish a new framework agreement. Tenders must be submitted electronically by 12 noon Wednesday 11 November 2027 via: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wnc/aspx/Home

Options: The Authority proposes to establish a Framework for an initial period of 15 months with an option to extend for up to a further 12 months making a maximum of up to 27 months in total.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0787f6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/097200-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85149000 - Pharmacy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£309,871 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£309,871 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Nov 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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
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
Postcode Area
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
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

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