--- title: "Market engagement on provisions of online stop smoking medication service and provision of NRT via post" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5507d401-b8d2-4476-989f-9dbf6cd738c4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5507d401-b8d2-4476-989f-9dbf6cd738c4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5507d401-b8d2-4476-989f-9dbf6cd738c4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5507d401-b8d2-4476-989f-9dbf6cd738c4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2025-05-23" --- # Market engagement on provisions of online stop smoking medication service and provision of NRT via post Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5507d401-b8d2-4476-989f-9dbf6cd738c4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5507d401-b8d2-4476-989f-9dbf6cd738c4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5507d401-b8d2-4476-989f-9dbf6cd738c4.json) ## Summary West Northamptonshire Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for an innovative service titled "Market engagement on provisions of online stop smoking medication service and provision of NRT via post." This initiative, focused on the medical practices and related services category, is intended to develop a robust online platform or appoint an online GP service for the provision of smoking cessation medications, such as Cytisine and Varenicline, alongside Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) via postal services. The engagement process is open, with key deadlines set, notably the engagement end date on 6th June 2025. The location specified for service delivery is within Northampton, postcode NN1 1ED. This tender represents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in healthcare, pharmacy services, and digital health solutions. Organisations equipped to offer online consultations and supply chain capabilities for direct-to-consumer deliveries can find this a lucrative prospect. As West Northamptonshire Council seeks insights into service specifications and contract structures, businesses have the chance to shape the contract outcome by participating in early market engagement, thereby aligning their operational models to meet these emerging public health service demands. ## Notice The Council is seeking the markets views on the service specification and contract structure for the appointment of an appropriately trained online pharmacy or an online GP service, for the consultation, initial and follow up assessments and supply of prescribed medications for smoking cessation, Cytisine and Varenicline. The Council is also seeking the markets views on the viability of online services being contracted to supply Nicotine Replacement Therapy direct to patients via post, ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97f325ec-56a4-437a-bd22-a0775a507906 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 May 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 6 Jun 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | NORTHAMPTON | | Post town | Northampton | | Postcode | NN1 1ED | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire | | Local authority | West Northamptonshire | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Northampton North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85120000 - Medical practice and related services - 85147000 - Company health services - 85149000 - Pharmacy services ## Release History - 23 May 2025 at 11:32 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97f325ec-56a4-437a-bd22-a0775a507906 - 22 May 2025 at 15:18 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97f325ec-56a4-437a-bd22-a0775a507906 - 12 May 2025 at 13:08 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97f325ec-56a4-437a-bd22-a0775a507906 - 12 Mar 2025 at 09:32 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97f325ec-56a4-437a-bd22-a0775a507906 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97f325ec-56a4-437a-bd22-a0775a507906 23rd May 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/54877cd8-bbb7-4234-b21c-1ae06eb40dd6 Draft service specification for online provision of stop smoking medication. - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/65d46505-6095-48ab-9048-2ab7e14aa08b Market engagement outline and questions associated with the online provision of stop smoking medication and postal provision of nicotine replacement therapy. - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4a83724f-7c08-4c80-9f21-ad4cc8477234 Questionnaire on the provision of this service. The volume of referrals has been revised upwards since the engagement was first issued. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5507d401-b8d2-4476-989f-9dbf6cd738c4. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5507d401-b8d2-4476-989f-9dbf6cd738c4.json.