Estimated Value
Up to £309,871
Deadline
11 November 2026
28 days remaining
Published
14 October 2026
Type
services
Overview
West Northamptonshire Council intends to establish a new framework for the provision of Varenicline or Cytisine, under a Patient Group Directions (PGD) and referrals made through the West Northamptonshire Stop Smoking Service. This service will support the delivery of consultation, assessment and supply of prescribed medications for smoking cessation, Cytisine and Varenicline.
Through ease of access to appropriate stop smoking treatments, the service will contribute towards a reduction in smoking prevalence across West Northamptonshire by supporting a high-quality stop smoking service provision. The anticipated contract start date is 4 January 2027.
Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice. The awarding of this framework agreement is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.
Regulations cited
- Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023
- Public Contracts Regulations 2015
Submission
Tenders must be submitted electronically by 12 noon Wednesday 11 November 2027 via: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wnc/aspx/Home
Additional details
For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. West Northamptonshire Council intends to follow the Competitive Process to establish a new framework agreement.
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West Northamptonshire CouncilKey Dates
Published
14 October 2026
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11 November 2026
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