Market Engagement for the Supply of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) to Support Smoking Cessation Across Bradford District
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The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is currently in the planning stage for a public procurement process titled "Market Engagement for the Supply of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) to Support Smoking Cessation Across Bradford District." This initiative falls under the health services category, aiming to update their current stop smoking model. The council is seeking to commission a provider to manage and deliver NRT across the district as part of The Living Well Stop Smoking Service.
A market engagement event for potential providers is scheduled to be held virtually via Microsoft Teams on 13th November 2025, from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. Interested businesses should note the engagement milestone due on 12th November 2025 and a future notice date of 28th November 2025. The planned contract, valued at approximately £600,000, will run from April 2026 to April 2028, with the possibility of renewal.
This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in health services, particularly those involved in smoking cessation and treatment provision. The contract requires a provider capable of processing NRT vouchers and efficiently delivering medications across the Bradford district. Companies that have experience with healthcare service delivery, possess the right infrastructure to process NRT vouchers, and can adhere to safety and quality standards will be well-positioned for this opportunity.
Given the contract's scope and value, it offers a substantial potential for growth, making it an attractive prospect for both single and joint providers in the health sector.
City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is holding a market engagement event for an upcoming tender to deliver Supply of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) to Support Smoking Cessation Across Bradford District. City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council (CBMDC) operates a dispersed smoking cessation model whereby smokers can access support within Bradford District via The Living Well Stop Smoking Service, Yorkshire Cancer Research and participating GP practices and pharmacies. This service offer includes behavioural support via Level 2 stop smoking practitioners using a 12-week personalised quit plan.
This service can also provide Prescription Only Medications (POMs) through a Prescriber service, nicotine replacement products currently through level 1 pharmacies and nicotine-containing e-cigarettes (vapes) via an independent supplier. The Prescription Only Medications, guided by NICE, are: * Cytisinicline * Varenicline * Bupropion City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council are updating their stop smoking model to change how Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) is supplied to service users as a part of The Living Well Stop Smoking Service. CBMDC intends to commission a single/joint provider of NRT to cover the whole of Bradford District to complement the existing Medications Prescriber Service and Vape suppliers.
City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council require a provider capable of processing NRT vouchers via Quit Manager and delivering the medication across the whole of Bradford District to service users in a safe and timely manner. Potential providers are invited to attend this event to learn more about the service specification and the upcoming procurement process The Market Engagement Event will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams on Thursday November 13th 2025. Between 11:30am-13:00pm.
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