--- title: "Stop Smoking Medication Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0787f6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0787f6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0787f6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0787f6.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "West Northamptonshire Council" published: "2026-10-14" --- # Stop Smoking Medication Framework Buyer: West Northamptonshire Council Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0787f6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0787f6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0787f6.json) ## Summary West Northamptonshire Council is seeking a provider for a stop-smoking medication service covering Varenicline and Cytisine. The work includes consultations, patient assessment and supplying prescribed medication under Patient Group Directions, with referrals coming through the West Northamptonshire Stop Smoking Service. The service is intended to make suitable smoking-cessation treatment easier to access and support high-quality local stop-smoking provision. Delivery is across West Northamptonshire. This is pharmacy and healthcare service work, rather than a purchase of medication alone: suppliers would need to provide the clinical consultation and assessment as well as arrange the supply of the prescribed treatments. The council invited tenders through a competitive process with negotiation to establish a framework, under the Provider Selection Regime. The procurement has reached tender, with offers invited electronically. The stated submission deadline is 11 November 2026 at 12 noon UTC. The contract is planned to start on 4 January 2027 and run for an initial 15 months, with an option to extend by up to 12 months, for a maximum total term of 27 months. The framework has a single planned provider. Its stated value is £309,871. Evaluation is weighted 60% for quality and 40% for price. The contract is not divided into lots, and variants are not permitted. A standstill period applies after the award decision. This opportunity is best suited to a pharmacy or healthcare provider able to deliver a locally accessible smoking-cessation service, rather than a supplier that can only provide medicines. Providers need the clinical capability to consult with and assess people seeking help to stop smoking, operate under Patient Group Directions, and supply prescribed Varenicline or Cytisine following referrals from the council’s stop-smoking service. The combination of clinical delivery and medication supply means bidders need reliable prescribing and dispensing arrangements, as well as the capacity to support service users across West Northamptonshire. Quality carries greater weight than price, so evidence of a sound, high-quality approach to consultations, assessment, treatment access and service provision will be commercially important. The framework is planned for one provider. ## Notice West Northamptonshire Council intends to establish a new framework for the provision of Varenicline or Cytisine, under a Patient Group Directions (PGD) and referrals made through the West Northamptonshire Stop Smoking Service. ### Lot Information Lot 1 This service will support the delivery of consultation, assessment and supply of prescribed medications for smoking cessation, Cytisine and Varenicline. Through ease of access to appropriate stop smoking treatments, the service will contribute towards a reduction in smoking prevalence across West Northamptonshire by supporting a high-quality stop smoking service provision. The anticipated contract start date is 4 January 2027. Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice. The awarding of this framework agreement is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. West Northamptonshire Council intends to follow the Competitive Process to establish a new framework agreement. Tenders must be submitted electronically by 12 noon Wednesday 11 November 2027 via: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wnc/aspx/Home Options: The Authority proposes to establish a Framework for an initial period of 15 months with an option to extend for up to a further 12 months making a maximum of up to 27 months in total. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/097200-2026 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Oct 2026 | | Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £309,871 | | Lots value | £309,871 | | 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 | West Northamptonshire Council | | Locality | NORTHAMPTON | | Postcode area | 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 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85149000 - Pharmacy services ## Release History - 14 Oct 2026 at 16:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/097200-2026 ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wnc/aspx/Home - https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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