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title: "Nicotine Replacement Therapy Products"
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buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Nicotine Replacement Therapy Products

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-be1afc40-1ee0-4f8a-b51e-3bf6a6114ba4

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## Summary

Leicestershire County Council has completed the procurement process for the supply of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) products, awarding a contract valued at £560,000 to Pharmaceuticals Direct Ltd. This open procedure tender falls under the industry category of 'Nicotine substitutes' (CPV: 33693200) and is intended for use by the QuitReady Team, which offers a 12-week smoking cessation programme in Leicestershire, United Kingdom. The contract period begins on 10th February 2025 and ends on 9th February 2027. The tender process concluded on 31st October 2024.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers in the pharmaceutical industry specialising in NRT products. The contract requires licensed products, making it an excellent fit for accredited suppliers who can ensure a reliable supply. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and organisations within the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sector are particularly well-suited for such public sector contracts, given the Council’s commitment to inclusivity in its procurement processes.

## Notice

Leicestershire County Council contract for 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b903160f-cc39-4d86-954e-0801278d5840 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Feb 2025 - 9 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 15:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b903160f-cc39-4d86-954e-0801278d5840

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b903160f-cc39-4d86-954e-0801278d5840
  7th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=8b1a3eed-5322-ef11-812c-005056b64545
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