---
title: "DA0014 - Nicotine replacement therapy products"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c03c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-30"
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# DA0014 - Nicotine replacement therapy products

Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c03c

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## Summary

Leicester City Council has completed the procurement process for the supply of nicotine replacement therapy products as part of its Stop Smoking service, a critical public health initiative. This contract, titled "DA0014 - Nicotine replacement therapy products," targets the goods category and serves the region of Leicester, UK (UKF21). The procurement utilised the direct method below the threshold without competition due to the urgent need to maintain stock levels. SIGMA PHARMACEUTICALS PLC, a large-scale supplier based in London, was awarded the contract on 24th November 2025, with the contract set to conclude on 31st January 2026 and involving a gross amount of GBP 35,057.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in pharmaceuticals and healthcare goods. Suppliers of nicotine substitutes are particularly suited to compete for similar contracts due to the consistent demand for such products in public health interventions. For companies looking to establish or expand their footprint in public procurement, this exemplifies how partnerships with local government entities like Leicester City Council can provide reliable revenue streams while contributing to public welfare initiatives. The procurement approach—direct and below threshold—illustrates the potential for more specialised items to be sourced swiftly under urgent requirements.

## Notice

The Stop smoking service provides free nicotine replacement products to people in the scheme. These are ordered as and when required to maintain stock levels. Limited amount of storage space means that these need to be ordered regularly. These products are required immediately to keep the service running. Without this order the service would cease to function as no products would be available to give to people.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061288-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Nov 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £35,057 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 1FZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SIGMA PHARMACEUTICALS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33693200 - Nicotine substitutes

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2026 at 13:09 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061288-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061288-2026
  30th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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