Published date: 22 April 2025
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Contract summary
Industry
Health and social work services - 85000000
Location of contract
East Midlands
Value of contract
£902,479
Procurement reference
NNC00000655
Published date
22 April 2025
Approach to market date
5 May 2025
Contract start date
1 July 2025
Contract end date
1 April 2029
Procedure type
Open procedure (above threshold)
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
North Northamptonshire Council is recommissioning services for the provision of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) as part of the local Stop Smoking Service. This framework will enable the council to select providers for the supply of NRT to support over 1,800 clients currently engaging in the service, with the goal of increasing this number to 3,000 clients annually by 2028/29.
The Framework Agreement will be structured into two Lots and commissioned for a period of three years and nine months, commencing 1st July 2025. Call-offs will be made from the framework as required.
The total available budget for the duration of the framework across both Lots is £902,479. Allocation of spend between Lots will be determined based on the outcome of the procurement process and service delivery needs.
The North Northamptonshire Stop Smoking Service offers a 12-week treatment plan, incorporating NRT products, to individuals aged 12 and over who are participating in the stop smoking programme and receiving behavioural support with regular engagement from a stop smoking advisor.
The framework will include two delivery options. To express interest in this opportunity, please complete the expression of interest link:
Lot 1 - Nicotine Replacement Therapy Products (Bulk Buy) Provision of NRT products in bulk to the Council or designated service delivery points: Please see link for Nicotine Replacement Therapy Expression of Interest - Bulk Buy (Lot 1) - https://forms.office.com/e/pSkdVFJfgd
Lot 2 - Nicotine Replacement Therapy (Direct to Client) Provision of NRT products delivered directly to clients enrolled in the Stop Smoking Service: Please see link for Nicotine Replacement Therapy Expression of Interest, Direct to Client (Lot 2) - https://forms.office.com/e/yyTN9X6VM9
For any further inquiries, please contact the Public Health Commissioning Team at: NNCPHCommissioning@northnorthants.gov.uk
More information
Spend profile
| Financial year | Budget |
|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | £240,661 |
| 2025/2026 | £240,661 |
| 2026/2027 | £240,661 |
| 2027/2028 | £180,496 |
About the buyer
Contact name
North Northamptonshire Procurement Team
Address
41 Meadow Road
KETTERING
NN168TL
England
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