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title: "TD2196 - Supply Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) products for smoking cessation to service users - Livewell"
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# TD2196 - Supply Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) products for smoking cessation to service users - Livewell

Buyer: DERBY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0e607a58-9b84-49c5-8ba3-6241a448139a

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## Summary

Derby City Council has awarded a contract, with a total value of £495,000, for the supply of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) products aimed at supporting the Livewell smoking cessation service. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure for goods classified under Nicotine Substitutes, with MK MEDICALS (UK) LTD designated as the supplier. The contract, initially set for a period of three years beginning on 1st May 2025, offers potential extensions up to five years based on performance evaluations. The services are intended for distribution across the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom, with the procurement stage now complete following the award announcement on 13th May 2025.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs involved in the distribution of medical and therapeutic products. The open procurement method supports competitive engagement from qualified wholesale distributors who can provide NRT products at a discounted rate, enhancing service delivery for smoking cessation initiatives. Businesses specialising in medical supplies, particularly those located in the East Midlands, may benefit from potential future contracts should performance satisfy Derby City Council's requirements. Given the role of health organisations in reducing smoking prevalence, firms in related fields can leverage participation in such tenders to build partnerships with regional councils focused on public health improvement.

## Notice

Derby City Council (the Council) is undertaking this procurement to establish a contract for an appropriately accredited wholesale distributer(s) for the supply of Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) products to be used by the smoking cessation service - Livewell. The service offers 12 weeks of NRT to support smokers to quit and is a key element in the service. The contract will enable the Council to purchase NRT products from a wholesaler(s) at a discounted rate. The initial contract period is 3 years; the contract is estimated to commence 01st May 2025 and expire 30th April 2028 There will be an option to extend the contract for 2 years in annual increments, subject to satisfactory performance and business needs. Maximum contract period is 5 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23a1bfd0-963c-4ace-9817-b774ba65398e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2025 - 30 May 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £495,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £495,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DERBY CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE1 2FS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Darley |
| Westminster constituency | Derby South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MK MEDICALS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33693200 - Nicotine substitutes

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2025 at 10:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23a1bfd0-963c-4ace-9817-b774ba65398e
- 11 Feb 2025 at 13:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25efc930-0e05-4562-8f98-8c5c29983275

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23a1bfd0-963c-4ace-9817-b774ba65398e
  23rd June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25efc930-0e05-4562-8f98-8c5c29983275
  11th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.eastmidstenders.org

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