Scope
Description
North Northamptonshire Council (NNC) is setting up a Framework of providers for the provision of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) for use with clients engaged with North Northamptonshire Council's Stop Smoking Service for an initial period of 45 months.
North Northamptonshire stop smoking service includes a 12-week treatment plan incorporating NRT products, provided only to individuals aged 12 and above who are engaged in the stop smoking programme and receiving behavioural support
with regular contact from a stop smoking advisor.
The stop smoking service provides 12 weeks of support to local smokers and expects to work with 1,800 people per year in year one. This is expected to gradually increase to 3,000 people per year in five years.
Quitting smoking often requires multiple attempts, with stress and lack of supportive environments making the process more challenging. Local stop smoking services are up to three times more effective than unaided attempts or over the counter NRT.
Potential Suppliers are invited to tender for one or more of the LOTs.
- Lot 1 - Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) - Bulk Buy
- Lot 2 - Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) - Direct to Client
Commercial tool
Establishes an open framework
Lot 1. NRT Bulk Buy
Description
The North Northamptonshire Stop Smoking Service is seeking to procure nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) to be included in the treatment plan for service users enrolled in the 12-week stop smoking programme. These NRT products will only be provided to service users who are registered with the North Northamptonshire stop smoking programme, actively participating in the programme for up to 12 weeks and receiving behavioural support from a Stop Smoking Advisor. NRT will only be dispensed to individuals aged 12 years and above.
The Council aims to procure a variety of NRT products, including, but not restricted to:
• Nicotine patches (16/24 hour)
• Nicotine gum
• Nicotine lozenges
• Nicotine mouth spray
The above products will be required in a range of strengths and flavours.
The total budget for both Lots 1 & 2 is £902,479. Please note: The spend will be allocated across the two lots depending on the outcome of the procurement process
Lot 2. NRT Direct-to-Client
Description
The North Northamptonshire Stop Smoking Service is seeking to procure nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) to be included in the treatment plan for service users enrolled in the 12-week stop smoking programme. These NRT products will only be provided to service users who are registered with the North Northamptonshire stop smoking programme, actively participating in the programme for up to 12 weeks and receiving behavioural support from a Stop Smoking Advisor. NRT will only be dispensed to individuals aged 12 years and above.
The Council aims to procure a variety of NRT products, including, but not restricted to:
• Nicotine patches (16/24 hour)
• Nicotine gum
• Nicotine lozenges
• Nicotine mouth spray
The above products will be required in a range of strengths and flavours.
The total budget for both Lots 1 & 2 is £902,479. Please note: The spend will be allocated across the two lots depending on the outcome of the procurement process.
Framework
Open framework scheme end date (estimated)
31 March 2029
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
North Northamptonshire Council (NNC) is setting up a Framework of providers for the provision of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) for use with clients engaged with North Northamptonshire Council's Stop Smoking Service for an initial period of 45 months.
North Northamptonshire stop smoking service includes a 12-week treatment plan incorporating NRT products, provided only to individuals aged 12 and above who are engaged in the stop smoking programme and receiving behavioural support
with regular contact from a stop smoking advisor.
The stop smoking service provides 12 weeks of support to local smokers and expects to work with 1,800 people per year in year one. This is expected to gradually increase to 3,000 people per year in five years.
Quitting smoking often requires multiple attempts, with stress and lack of supportive environments making the process more challenging. Local stop smoking services are up to three times more effective than unaided attempts or over the counter NRT.
Potential Suppliers are invited to tender for one or more of the LOTs.
- Lot 1 - Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) - Bulk Buy
- Lot 2 - Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) - Direct to Client
Award method when using the framework
With competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Contract 1
Lots
Lot 1. NRT Bulk Buy
Lot 2. NRT Direct-to-Client
Supplier
Contract value
- £902,479 excluding VAT
- £1,082,974.80 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
6 August 2025
Contract dates
- 6 August 2025 to 31 March 2029
- 3 years, 7 months, 26 days
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKF25 - North Northamptonshire
Submission
Submission type
Tenders
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Supplier
ASHTONS HOSPITAL PHARMACY SERVICES LIMITED
- Companies House: 05643894
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNXB-5768-TNGD
74 Dyke Road Mews
Brighton
BN1 3JD
United Kingdom
Email: moarif@ashtons.com
Website: https://ashtons.com/
Region: UKJ21 - Brighton and Hove
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
North Northamptonshire Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQCM-5634-HGCN
The Corby Cube, George Street
Corby
NN17 1QG
United Kingdom
Region: UKF25 - North Northamptonshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government