Scope
Reference
DN797295
Description
Herefordshire Council is seeking to appoint a service provider for the Postal Delivery of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) Service in Herefordshire.
The Herefordshire Healthy Lifestyle Service provides the Herefordshire Stop Smoking Service (HSSS) and is commissioned by Public Health to provide the recommended standard treatment programme and supply of NRT to their clients to support a stop smoking quit attempt.
The objectives of the service are to support individuals who want to stop smoking, and to reach individuals in rural areas of Herefordshire who do not have access to a community Pharmacy in their local area and have limited means of directly accessing NRT.
The contract will commence upon 1 January 2026 and will continue until 31 December 2027. There will be an option to extend this contract for up to 24 months (extensions are subject to future funding and budget approvals, internal governance and supplier's satisfactory performance).
Total value (estimated)
- £140,000 excluding VAT
- £168,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2027
- Possible extension to 31 December 2029
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
Extensions are subject to future funding and budget approvals, internal governance and supplier's satisfactory performance.
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products
Contract locations
- UKG11 - Herefordshire, County of
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
27 November 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
5 December 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Herefordshire Council has published this [contract opportunity/market engagement notice - delete as appropriate] on the 'Supplying the Southwest Portal', project reference DN797295. To view the documentation related to this opportunity you will need to register on the portal if you are not already registered with Procontract, and express an interest in the opportunity.
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Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 60% |
| Price | Price | 40% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Herefordshire Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDTG-2978-LHCN
Herefordshire Council, Plough Lane
Hereford
HR4 0LE
United Kingdom
Contact name: Ms Aksana Hironak
Region: UKG11 - Herefordshire, County of
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government