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title: "Pharmaceuticals used for Nicotine Replacement Therapy"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2020-07-01"
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# Pharmaceuticals used for Nicotine Replacement Therapy

Buyer: THURROCK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5448ff87-eec5-4f14-abf8-bcbbd1fbc7e5

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## Summary

Thurrock Council is conducting a procurement process for the supply of pharmaceuticals used for Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT). The tender, identified as PS-2020-038, was published on 21 April 2020 with a total contract value of £208,000, which includes an optional one-year extension. The open procurement method allows for participation from any qualified suppliers, and the tender period concluded on 29 May 2020. The contract commences on 1 September 2020 and runs until 31 August 2023, with the delivery to take place in Grays, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for suppliers, particularly those specialising in pharmaceuticals, healthcare products, or related goods. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, given their eligibility indicated in the procurement suitability criteria. Engaging in this contract could support business growth by establishing a long-term partnership with a local authority and contributing to public health initiatives.

## Notice

Thurrock Council is seeking to appoint a Supplier to provide Supplies to be used for Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT). Note the contract value includes an optional one year extension period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cf13feb-ff39-4d50-84a6-4a1da7baee80 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 29 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2020 - 31 Aug 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £208,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £208,000 |
| 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 | THURROCK COUNCIL |
| Locality | GRAYS |
| Post town | Romford |
| Postcode | RM17 6SL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH32 Thurrock |
| Local authority | Thurrock |
| Electoral ward | Grays Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Thurrock |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SIGMA PHARMACEUTICALS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33693200 - Nicotine substitutes

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2020 at 13:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cf13feb-ff39-4d50-84a6-4a1da7baee80
- 24 Apr 2020 at 12:13 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d05301d-1ee7-46ca-8a43-82c3c954dfa5
- 21 Apr 2020 at 15:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d05301d-1ee7-46ca-8a43-82c3c954dfa5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cf13feb-ff39-4d50-84a6-4a1da7baee80
  1st July 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d05301d-1ee7-46ca-8a43-82c3c954dfa5
  24th April 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/aaa5eaf0-47af-4bb2-94fc-542253606856
  Specification
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e91c726f-e68e-4bfd-8ad1-9e35409e8a37
  Terms and Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6ce2cfdc-f19c-4e50-aa9d-abc9b4e3c0c0
  Pricing schedule
- https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/contract-opportunities-with-other-organisations/responding-to-tenders
  Tender Portal (Oracle) Access
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c4c0a61c-5a46-4043-afb2-f0d6b170b5a4
  Oracle User Guide

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