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title: "SOL - Nicotine Replacement Therapy"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04dd2e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "METROPOLITAN BOROUGH OF SOLIHULL"
published: "2025-02-10"
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# SOL - Nicotine Replacement Therapy

Buyer: METROPOLITAN BOROUGH OF SOLIHULL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04dd2e

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## Summary

The Metropolitan Borough of Solihull has finalised the procurement process for the "SOL - Nicotine Replacement Therapy" contract under the industry category of nicotine substitutes (CPV: 33693200). This contract, worth up to £1,400,566, involves the provision of nicotine replacement therapy to support the Solihull Specialist Smoking Cessation Service. The contract, awarded to Sigma Pharmaceuticals PLC, spans from 1st April 2025 to 31st August 2029. This procurement was carried out through a limited procedure due to technical reasons and effective benchmarking that highlighted Sigma Pharmaceuticals as the most suitable supplier. The procurement stage has reached the Award phase with the contract signed on 19th December 2024 and currently active.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in supplying pharmaceutical goods, particularly those specialising in nicotine substitutes. Organisations with expertise in health services and cessation therapy can leverage this contract to establish a substantial presence in the public health sector. Sigma Pharmaceuticals' successful bid underscores the value of competitive pricing and the ability to deliver specialised products effectively. Businesses looking to compete in future tenders can benefit by demonstrating extensive benchmarking capabilities and offering cost-effective solutions tailored to public health needs.

## Notice

For the supply of nicotine replacement therapy to support the Solihull Specialist Cessation Service.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of nicotine replacement therapy to support the Specialist Smoking Cessation Service.

### Procurement Information

Extensive benchmarking activity has shown Sigma Pharmaceuticals is the most suitable and cost effective provider within a limited market.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004321-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,400,566 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | METROPOLITAN BOROUGH OF SOLIHULL |
| Locality | SOLIHULL |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B91 3QB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG32 Solihull |
| Local authority | Solihull |
| Electoral ward | St Alphege |
| Westminster constituency | Solihull West and Shirley |
| Delivery location | TLG32 Solihull |

## 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

- 10 Feb 2025 at 11:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004321-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.solihull.gov.uk

## Provenance

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