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title: "Nicotine Replacement Therapy Products"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-02-07"
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# Nicotine Replacement Therapy Products

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bab3417b-35da-4d7c-aca4-c3fcb918cc34

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## Summary

Leicestershire County Council has awarded a tender for the supply of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) products. This project, classified under the industry category of nicotine substitutes (CPV code 33693200), aims to support the QuitReady Team's 12-week programme aiding smokers in Leicestershire to quit. The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure with the final contract valued at £560,000. The contract period runs from 1st November 2024 to 31st October 2026, with deliveries to be made within England, United Kingdom. The award stage has been completed, and the contract was officially awarded on 15th January 2025 to Pharmaceuticals Direct Ltd, with formal documentation published on 7th February 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers of pharmaceutical products, especially those specialising in smoking cessation aids. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to compete in such procurements due to suitability criteria allowing their participation. By securing this contract, businesses can establish long-term relationships with local authorities, enhancing their reputation and increasing revenue through guaranteed supply agreements. Suppliers capable of providing a consistent and reliable product range will be well-suited to meet the Council's needs and support their goals in public health improvement.

## Notice

In this instance, Leicestershire County Council is undertaking a procurement process to identify and appoint an appropriately accredited supplier to supply Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) products. The Council requires access to a range of licensed NRT products for use by the QuitReady Team (who are part of the Council). The QuitReady Team offers a 12 week programme to smokers in Leicestershire and a regular supply of NRT products is a key element to a successful quit programme. The contract will enable the Council to procure NRT products directly from the supplier.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3154446a-c6f1-4184-b2ac-0f7aa146965f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Feb 2025 - 6 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £560,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £560,000 |
| 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 | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE3 8RA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Glenfield Faire |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33693200 - Nicotine substitutes

## Release History

- 7 Feb 2025 at 15:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3154446a-c6f1-4184-b2ac-0f7aa146965f
- 4 Jun 2024 at 10:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bdd80fb-cc75-4758-916e-663afbc1300b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3154446a-c6f1-4184-b2ac-0f7aa146965f
  7th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bdd80fb-cc75-4758-916e-663afbc1300b
  4th June 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=8b1a3eed-5322-ef11-812c-005056b64545
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