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title: "TD2196 - Supply Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) products for smoking cessation to service users - Livewell"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ddba"
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buyer: "DERBY CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-06-09"
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# TD2196 - Supply Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) products for smoking cessation to service users - Livewell

Buyer: DERBY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ddba

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## Summary

Derby City Council has completed the procurement process for the supply of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) products for its smoking cessation service, Livewell. The procurement falls under the "goods" category, specifically dealing with nicotine substitutes, and is conducted using an open procedure. The contract, with an estimated commencement date of 1st June 2025, is set to last for three years, with an optional two-year extension, totalling a potential five-year period. The location for delivery is within the Derby region, UKF11. As of 13th May 2025, MK MEDICALS (UK) LTD has been awarded the contract valued at £495,000 to supply the goods. Important dates included a tender period ending on 13th March 2025 and a contract signing date of 13th May 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the distribution of health products, particularly those specialising in nicotine substitutes. Given the substantial budget allocated over the contract period and the potential for an extended partnership, mature wholesale distributors with an established supply chain could greatly benefit from this procurement. Businesses with a strong focus on quality and cost-efficiency would be particularly well-suited for future tenders in this sector, as these have been identified as key award criteria. Such opportunities support the growth of businesses by securing long-term contracts with regional authorities like Derby City Council, enhancing both market presence and financial stability.

## Notice

Derby City Council (the Council) is undertaking this procurement to establish a contract for an appropriately accredited wholesale distributer(s) for the supply of Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) products to be used by the smoking cessation service - Livewell. The service offers 12 weeks of NRT to support smokers to quit and is a key element in the service. The contract will enable the Council to purchase NRT products from a wholesaler(s) at a discounted rate. The initial contract period is 3 years; the contract is estimated to commence 01st June 2025 and expire 31st May 2028 There will be an option to extend the contract for 2 years in annual increments, subject to satisfactory performance and business needs. Maximum contract period is 5 years. There is a maximum budget of PS75,000 in year one, PS90,000 in year two PS110,000 for year 3 and PS110,000 per year for any extensions.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Derby City Council (the Council) is undertaking this procurement to establish a contract for an appropriately accredited wholesale distributer(s) for the supply of Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) products to be used by the smoking cessation service - Livewell. The service offers 12 weeks of NRT to support smokers to quit and is a key element in the service. The contract will enable the Council to purchase NRT products from a wholesaler(s) at a discounted rate.

Options: The initial contract period is 3 years; the contract is estimated to commence 01st June 2025 and expire 31st May 2028 There will be an option to extend the contract for 2 years in annual increments, subject to satisfactory performance and business needs. Maximum contract period is 5 years.

Renewal: 2 years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030937-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | At the end of the term |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £495,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £495,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DERBY CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE1 2FS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Darley |
| Westminster constituency | Derby South |
| Delivery location | TLF11 Derby |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MK MEDICALS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33693200 - Nicotine substitutes

## Release History

- 9 Jun 2025 at 12:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030937-2025
- 11 Feb 2025 at 14:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004565-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.derby.gov.uk
- http://www.eastmidstenders.org

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