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Coming up· published 22 Apr 2025

North Northamptonshire Council - Framework for the Provision of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT)

North Northamptonshire Council · North Northamptonshire, East Midlands

North Northamptonshire Council is planning this contract. It is a framework for other health and social care in North Northamptonshire.

Source: Contracts Finder, published 22 Apr 2025. Details are refreshed every 30 minutes.

Key dates

  1. 2025

    Pipeline notice published

    Planned Procurement Notice · 13:41

    View notice
  2. 2025

    Tender notice expected

    Date given in the buyer's earlier notice

  3. 2025

    Contract starts

  4. Next

    2029

    Contract ends

    4 years after it starts

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About this tender

In brief

North Northamptonshire Council is planning this contract. It is a framework for other health and social care in North Northamptonshire. The buyer has published an early notice. It gives providers time to prepare before the tender opens. The estimated value is £902,479. The contract runs from 30 June 2025 to 1 April 2029. It lasts 4 years.

It is run as an open procedure (above threshold). The buyer marks it as suitable for SMEs. Contracts Finder published it on 22 April 2025. The OCDS ID is ocds-b5fd17-b03fbd32-1bc0-4259-88ae-1b7c1df49ad7.

Summary of the contracting process

The North Northamptonshire Council is in the planning stage for a framework concerning the provision of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT), as part of their Stop Smoking Service initiative. This procurement aims to commission services for a duration beginning on 1st July 2025 and extending until 1st April 2029. Structured into two Lots for flexibility, the total available budget amounts to £902,479.

Located in the East Midlands, UK, this open procedure procurement falls under the "Health and social work services" category. Key dates include a future notice date of 5th May 2025, with the planning publication date recorded on 22nd April 2025. Businesses are invited to express interest in bulk buying or direct client delivery of NRT products, aiming to extend the service's reach to 3,000 clients annually by 2028/29.

SMEs are encouraged to compete, as this aligns with North Northamptonshire Council's commitment to inclusive economic participation.

The notice in full

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 PS902,479.

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) - 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) - forms.office.com/e/yyTN9X6VM9 For any further inquiries, please contact the Public Health Commissioning Team at: NNCPHCommissioning@northnorthants.gov.uk

Lots: no lot details came through with this notice. The official notice and the tender pack have the full breakdown.

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Key facts

Every field the notice carries. Anything it leaves blank is listed under its table.

Contract

Service
Other health and social care
Procurement type
Framework
Contract period
30 Jun 2025 to 1 Apr 2029 (4 years)
Suitable for
Small and medium sized businesses (SMEs)

Not stated in the notice: category.

Procedure

Notice type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement method
Open
Procedure
Open procedure (above threshold)
Current stage
Planning
Stages so far
Planning
Published on
Contracts Finder

Not stated in the notice: awardee scale.

Values

Tender value
£902,479

Not stated in the notice: lots value, awards value, contracts value.

Status

Tender
Planned

Not stated in the notice: lots, awards, contracts.

References

CPV code
85000000 - Health and social work services
CPV division
85 - Health and social work services
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Location

North Northamptonshire Council is based in North Northamptonshire. The area the service covers can be wider, so check the notice and the lots.
Local authority
North Northamptonshire
Town
Northampton
Postcode
NN16 8TL
Electoral ward
Northall
Constituency
Kettering
Delivery area
East Midlands (England)
Region
East Midlands
Sub-region
North Northamptonshire
Area
Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Country
England
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Buyer

Contracting authority

Organisation
North Northamptonshire Council
Contact
North Northamptonshire Procurement Team
Address
Kettering, NN16 8TL · East Midlands · England

Not stated in the notice: category, phone.

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Documents and links

Official sources for this notice. The tender pack itself sits on the buyer's portal.
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Questions about this tender

When will the North Northamptonshire Council - Framework for the Provision of Nicotine… tender open?

North Northamptonshire Council has not yet given a date for the tender notice. An early notice is the time to answer any market engagement questions and gather the evidence a bid will need.

How much is the North Northamptonshire Council - Framework for the Provision of Nicotine… contract worth?

The estimated value is £902,479. The contract runs from 30 June 2025 to 1 April 2029 (4 years).

Who is the buyer for North Northamptonshire Council - Framework for the Provision of Nicotine…?

North Northamptonshire Council, based in North Northamptonshire, East Midlands. The named contact is North Northamptonshire Procurement Team.

How do I bid for North Northamptonshire Council - Framework for the Provision of Nicotine…?

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