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title: "Provision of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059875"
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# Provision of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT)

Buyer: THE COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF KIRKLEES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059875

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## Summary

The Council of the Borough of Kirklees has finalised and awarded contracts for the "Provision of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT)" as part of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This procurement falls under the sector of miscellaneous health services and is aimed at providing stop smoking aids. The contract, initiated in the Huddersfield region (UKE44), will run from 1 July 2025 to 31 March 2027, with possible extensions until 31 March 2029. The procurement method used was a limited direct award without prior publication due to specific regulatory exemptions. The contracts were signed on 28 August 2025, having an annual value of up to £175,000, depending on the volume and type of NRT products dispensed via e-vouchers managed through the Quit Manager online portal.

This tender opportunity is beneficial for large-scale suppliers in the health and community pharmacy sectors as it supports social value, sustainability, and health equity objectives. Companies like Mediphase Ltd, Paddock Head Pharmacy, and Siky Ltd have been selected to supply NRT, indicating that businesses capable of delivering health-related services and products in community settings may find significant growth opportunities in similar tenders. Engaging in contracts like this can enhance marketplace presence and stability by aligning with public health priorities and contributing to significant social outcomes within the Kirklees region. Businesses focusing on innovative health solutions and efficient delivery mechanisms are particularly well-placed to compete in such procurement processes.

## 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. Additional information: Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations Explanation: Awarded in accordance with the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process B

### Procurement Information

Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations Explanation: 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/055751-2025 |
| Notice type | Award 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 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 | 3 |
| Supplier names | MEDIPHASE; PADDOCK HEAD PHARMACY; SIKY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

## Release History

- 11 Sep 2025 at 10:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055751-2025

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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