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In deliveryUnited KingdomGoodsFramework agreement£902,479Add to pipeline

North Northamptonshire Council (NNC) Framework for the provision of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT)

Awarded to ASHTONS HOSPITAL PHARMACY SERVICES LIMITED, JRAPHA CARE LIMITED, MK MEDICALS (UK) LTD +1 more

North Northamptonshire Council(buyer)

Published
Published 19 May 2025
Deadline
Closed 16 June 2025
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Overview

North Northamptonshire Council established a framework for the provision of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) to support its Stop Smoking Service, with an initial 45-month term and an estimated value of £902,479. The framework was awarded on 30 June 2025 to four providers: Ashtons Hospital Pharmacy Services Limited, Jrapha Care Limited, MK Medicals (UK) Ltd, and Pharmaceuticals Direct Ltd, with a total contract value of £3,609,916 across two lots (bulk buy and direct-to-client supply). The service aims to support smokers aged 12 and above through a 12-week treatment plan incorporating NRT products alongside behavioural support, initially serving 1,800 people annually with expected growth to 3,000 per year.

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Lots (2)

  • NRT Bulk Buy

    £3,609,916Won by ASHTONS HOSPITAL PHARMACY SERVICES LIMITEDWon by JRAPHA CARE LIMITEDWon by MK MEDICALS (UK) LTDWon by PHARMACEUTICALS DIRECT LTD

  • NRT Direct-to-Client

    £3,609,916Won by ASHTONS HOSPITAL PHARMACY SERVICES LIMITEDWon by JRAPHA CARE LIMITEDWon by MK MEDICALS (UK) LTDWon by PHARMACEUTICALS DIRECT LTD

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Goods
Estimated value
£902,479
Procedure
Competitive flexible procedure
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
Contract type
Framework agreement
SME suitable
Yes
Published
19 May 2025
Questions by
9 June 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Pharmaceutical productsHealth and social work services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£3,609,916
Award date
30 June 2025
Contract period
31 July 2025 → 31 March 2029
Contract length
3 years 8 months
Against estimate
300% above
Bids received
5
Winners
  • ASHTONS HOSPITAL PHARMACY SERVICES LIMITED
  • JRAPHA CARE LIMITED
  • MK MEDICALS (UK) LTD
  • PHARMACEUTICALS DIRECT LTD

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Bids received

5

Open and restricted tenders in Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products drew a median of 4 bids over the last 24 months; 20% received only one.

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Price 0% · Quality 100%

  • Quality100%

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Market context

Typical award in Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

£101,100

Median of 4,213 awards in the last 24 months

This award is 35.7× the median.

North Northamptonshire Council in the last 12 months

164

contracts awarded, worth £1,167,710,846 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract Termination

    28 July 2026

  2. Contract

    5 June 2026

  3. Contract

    5 February 2026

  4. Contract

    1 July 2025

  5. Contract Notice

    19 May 2025

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