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title: "Provision of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059208"
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buyer: "THE COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF KIRKLEES"
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# Provision of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT)

Buyer: THE COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF KIRKLEES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059208

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## Summary

The Council of the Borough of Kirklees is overseeing the procurement process for the "Provision of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT)" aimed at supporting adult smokers in the Kirklees region. Classified under "Miscellaneous Health Services," this contract involves the supply of nicotine replacement therapies and pharmacotherapy to be managed by Wellness advisors through community pharmacies. The current procurement stage involves updates to the tender, with significant details announced on 10th December 2025. Key activities are planned from 1st July 2025 until 31st March 2027, with potential extensions to 31st March 2029. The procurement method is a limited award procedure under the Provider Selection Regime, bypassing the need for prior publication of a call for competition.

This tender represents a substantial growth opportunity for businesses specializing in healthcare services, particularly those providing nicotine replacement therapies and related products. The collaboration with community pharmacies in Kirklees enhances market stability and access, making it ideal for established regional suppliers, like pharmacies and health service providers. The project's alignment with the NHS 10-year plan and local health priorities underlines the socio-economic benefits and potential for businesses contributing to public health improvements and tackling health inequalities. The involvement of various suppliers, such as Eightlands Ltd and Allied Pharmacies, signifies a robust framework providing diverse business operators with opportunities for engagement and service delivery.

## Notice

Following national guidance, all adult smokers will be assessed for their suitability to access stop smoking quitting aids such as NRT, vapes or pharmacotherapy. NRT and pharmacotherapy will be supplied, by Wellness advisors generating e-vouchers which will be received by contracted community pharmacists via the online portal, Quit Manager. Stop smoking aids supplied via community pharmacies, under the new contractual arrangement will: * Contribute to addressing smoking related health inequalities * Contribute to meeting system wide priorities, including Kirklees Shared Outcomes, priorities set out in the Kirklees Health and Wellbeing plan, NHS 10-year plan * The supply of stop smoking pharmacotherapy via community pharmacies offers confidence and market stability in Kirklees place, contributes to a whole systems approach, to addressing smoking related health inequalities, supports social value and sustainability, and provides equitable access and the best chance for smokers to quit in Kirklees.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

From 1 July 2025, all stop smoking delivery will be via the Wellness Service. Following national guidance, all adult smokers will be assessed for their suitability to access stop smoking quitting aids such as NRT, vapes or pharmacotherapy. NRT and pharmacotherapy will be supplied, by Wellness advisors generating e-vouchers which will be received by contracted community pharmacists via the online portal, Quit Manager. Stop smoking aids supplied via community pharmacies, under the new contractual arrangement will: * Contribute to addressing smoking related health inequalities * Contribute to meeting system wide priorities, including Kirklees Shared Outcomes, priorities set out in the Kirklees Health and Wellbeing plan, NHS 10-year plan * The supply of stop smoking pharmacotherapy via community pharmacies offers confidence and market stability in Kirklees place, contributes to a whole systems approach, to addressing smoking related health inequalities, supports social value and sustainability, and provides equitable access and the best chance for smokers to quit in Kirklees. The new contract will commence on 1 July 2025 - 31 March 2027 with the potential for two further extension to 31st March 2029, subject to grant funding. The contract will have a maximum annual value of PS175,000, the Individual Value of each contract will be dependant on number of and type of NRT products dispensed per voucher. An award has been made following the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award B This is an existing Service, with a combination of new & existing providers.

### Procurement Information

Awarded in accordance with the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process B

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081275-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £8,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF KIRKLEES |
| Locality | HUDDERSFIELD |
| Post town | Huddersfield |
| Postcode | HD1 2TA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees |
| Local authority | Kirklees |
| Electoral ward | Newsome |
| Westminster constituency | Huddersfield |
| Delivery location | TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | ALLIED PHARMACIES; EIGHTLANDS; KIRKLEES; LOCKWOOD PHARMACY; LOS PHARMACY; WELLINGTON HOUSE PHARMACY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

## Release History

- 10 Dec 2025 at 07:56 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081275-2025
- 2 Sep 2025 at 11:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053104-2025

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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