---
title: "Provision of stop smoking medication"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066214"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066214.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-04"
---

# Provision of stop smoking medication

Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066214

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## Summary

West Northamptonshire Council has awarded a contract for the provision of stop smoking medication to Direct Supply Solutions Ltd, focusing on pharmacy services in the Northampton area (UKF24), United Kingdom. The procurement process, characterised by a direct method below threshold without competition, has culminated in an active contract titled "Stop Smoking Medication Service". Key dates include the contract commencement on 5th January 2026, with a conclusion scheduled for 4th January 2027. The contract is valued at £242,000, excluding postal charges. This procurement falls under the ‘light touch’ regime, leveraging a closed framework agreement without reopening competition.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in pharmacy services, particularly those adept at providing tailored solutions that align with public health initiatives. SMEs like Direct Supply Solutions Ltd that can efficiently handle assessment, prescription, delivery, and follow-up processes for stop smoking services are well-suited to engage in such contracts. Suppliers capable of establishing effective logistics and compliance with public authority requirements in sub-central government sectors can explore new avenues for expansion, working closely with regional councils to enhance community health outcomes.

## Notice

The assessment, prescription, delivery and follow up for the provision of stop smoking medication for the Council's stop smoking service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019475-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £242,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN1 1ED |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DIRECT SUPPLY SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85149000 - Pharmacy services

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2026 at 13:38 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019475-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019475-2026
  4th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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