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title: "NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL - PROVISION OF NICOTINE FREE MEDICINES FOR THE COUNCIL STOP SMOKING SERVICES"
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# NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL - PROVISION OF NICOTINE FREE MEDICINES FOR THE COUNCIL STOP SMOKING SERVICES

Buyer: NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068afa

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## Summary

North Northamptonshire Council has initiated an open procurement process for the provision of nicotine-free medicines as part of its Stop Smoking Services. This contract focuses on providing Varenicline and Cytisinicline via an online pharmacy under a Patient Group Direction. The initiative aligns with the National Institute of Health and Care Excellence guidelines and aims to improve pharmacological smoking cessation options within the region. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with a closing date for submissions on 5th June 2026. The contract commences on 1st October 2026 and has a planned duration until 31st March 2029, with potential extensions to 2031. This tender concerns the health and social work industry, particularly pharmaceutical products and medical consumables, with services centred in the UKF25 region.

The procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses within the pharmaceutical and medical sectors. Companies with a robust supply chain for nicotine-free medicines and experience in health-related services are particularly well-placed to compete. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) can benefit from this tender, which is valued at approximately £937,921.50. The contract's focus on quality, weighted at 70%, alongside affordability, weighted at 30%, ensures that businesses prioritising high standards will have competitive advantages. The tender process encourages electronic submissions and offers potential business growth by assisting in meeting local health targets and expanding service provision in the region.

## Notice

This contract relates solely to the provision of Varenicline and Cytisinicline via an online pharmacy under a Patient Group Direction (PGD), for eligible patients referred by North Northamptonshire Council Stop Smoking Service. The stop smoking service provides 12 weeks of support to local smokers and expects to work with 1,761 people per year in year one of the contract (2026-27). This is expected to gradually increase to 2,200 people per year between 2027 and 2029 of the contract. However, not all will have access to use nicotine free medicines as part of their smoking cessation pathway. As per the National Institute of Health and Care Excellence guidelines, the service encourages smokers to use nicotine-free medicines. Aims and objectives; o Improve access to and choice of pharmacological smoking cessation aids o Assist in delivery of local smoking cessation targets o Reduce smoking-related illnesses, deaths and inequalities; o Improve population health by reducing passive exposure to smoke.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract will run for an initial term of 2.5 years from 1st October 2026, with the option to extend for two additional 12-month periods, subject to performance, continued need, and available funding. These optional extensions allow the contract to align with the funding from the ringfenced Stop Smoking Services allocation within the Core Public Health Grant allocation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037733-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | 2030-08-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £937,921 |
| Lots value | £937,921 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | CORBY |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN17 1QG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF25 North Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | North Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Lloyds |
| Westminster constituency | Corby and East Northamptonshire |
| Delivery location | TLF25 North Northamptonshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 33140000 - Medical consumables
- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products
- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2026 at 15:08 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037733-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037733-2026
  24th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Login
- https://procontract.due-north.com/ProjectManagement/ProjectDashboard?projectId=8b22b866-193f-f111-813c-005056b64545
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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