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title: "Call off for the Provision of E-Cigarettes - Direct to Client Under North Northamptonshire Council - Framework for the Provision of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) Products and E Cigarettes"
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# Call off for the Provision of E-Cigarettes - Direct to Client Under North Northamptonshire Council - Framework for the Provision of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) Products and E Cigarettes

Buyer: NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d46b

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## Summary

North Northamptonshire Council conducted a procurement process titled "Call off for the Provision of E-Cigarettes - Direct to Client", focusing on the health and social work services category. This procurement aimed to secure services for a stop smoking service located in region UKF25. The process reached the award stage, with a contract being signed on 31st March 2026. The contract, valued at £175,000, was awarded to Dinner Lady Farm Ltd and will begin on 1st October 2026, lasting for 2 years and 6 months with an optional extension of 1 year, totalling up to 3 years and 6 months. This procurement was a result of a mini competition under the existing framework for Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) Products and E-Cigarettes, conducted with a limited procurement method due to specific directive exemptions.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for suppliers of health-related devices, particularly those providing e-cigarette starter kits suitable for adults undergoing smoking cessation programmes. Businesses that can ensure reliable and easy-to-use products, provide clear instructional materials, and maintain an efficient supply chain for replacement components will be well-positioned to compete. SMEs like Dinner Lady Farm Ltd, who secured the contract, demonstrate the viability for small to medium enterprises to expand their offerings in public health initiatives through such procurement opportunities.

## Notice

North Northamptonshire Council (NNC) (hereafter referred to as "The Council") invited quotations for the provision of E-Cigarettes - Direct to Client. The provision will start from 1st of October 2026. The Service was procured via a mini competition under the Northamptonshire Council Framework for the Provision of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) Products and E-Cigarettes Lot 4 Direct to Clients. The duration of the Contract will be 2 years 6 months +1 year (optional extension) making 3 years 6 month in total. The option to extend is subject to budget availability.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The North Northamptonshire Stop Smoking Service conducted a mini competition process for e cigarettes to form part of the treatment plan for service users as part of their 12-week treatment programme. These will only be given to clients that are engaged with the service for up to 12 weeks and receiving behavioural support from a Stop Smoking Advisor. E-cigarettes are provided as an adjunct to pharmacotherapy by the service and are restricted to service users over the age of 18, who have passed a required identification check. The e-cigarette starter kit must include, as a minimum, a ready to use e cigarette device, a lead to charge the device, and at least one replacement atomiser. The starter pack should also be shipped with e-liquid (Nicotine Salt Liquid) as per the clients' preference of flavour and strength. Replacement atomisers should be available to order from the supplier. The device must be reliable and easy to set-up and maintain. Clear instructions should be provided with the device itself, and the supplier should be willing to provide/create materials (leaflets, videos) that would further assist service users in using the device.

### Procurement Information

The contract was awarded under the terms of the North Northamptonshire Council - Provision of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) Products and E-Cigarettes Framework. F21: Social and other specific services - public contracts Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-004536 Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-04b42b The procurement was conducted through a mini-competition process in accordance with the framework's terms, ensuring fair and transparent evaluation of participating suppliers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070847-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £175,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DINNER LADY FARM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 27 Jul 2026 at 13:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070847-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendorganiser.co.uk/nnc/aspx

## Provenance

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