✓Tender information last checkedLast checked 14 Oct 2026, 17:56.
Opportunity 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.
Classification
CPV85149000 — Pharmacy services
Lots
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. 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.
Tenders must be submitted electronically by 12 noon Wednesday 11 November 2027 via:
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wnc/aspx/Home£309.9k
Published notice details
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A standstill period will apply. Details can be found within the procurement documents.
Legal basis
Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX
Classification
Scheme
CPV
Id
85149000
Description
Pharmacy services
Submission Method
electronicSubmission
Techniques
Has Framework Agreement
Yes
Framework Agreement
Maximum Participants
1
Tender Period
Ends
11 Nov 2026, 12:00
Submission terms
Languages
en
Lots and requirements
Entry 1
Id
1
Description
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. 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.
Tenders must be submitted electronically by 12 noon Wednesday 11 November 2027 via:
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wnc/aspx/Home
Has Renewal
No
Has Options
Yes
Status
active
Award criteria
Criteria
Criterion 1
Name
Quality
Type
quality
Description
60
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
40
Value
Amount
309,871
Currency
GBP
Contract period
Duration In Days
450
Submission terms
Variant Policy
notAllowed
Options
Description
The Authority proposes to establish a Framework for an initial period of 15 months with an option to extend for up to a further 12 months making a maximum of up to 27 months in total.
1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.
1 VERSION
1
097200-2026tender ·
PROCURAAXIS ANALYSIS
ProcuraAxis Analysis
Our approved analysis of the opportunity appears below the official tender information.
ANALYSIS PREVIEW
Opportunity intelligence at a glance
West Northamptonshire Council is seeking a framework for stop-smoking medication provision linked to its Stop Smoking Service. The scope expressly covers consultation, assessment and supply of prescribed Cytisine and Varenicline under a Patient Group Direction (PGD) and service referrals.
Who this may suit
Potential fit for organisations able to provide the stated smoking-cessation medication pathway, including consultation, assessment and supply of Cytisine and/or Varenicline. Specific eligibility, credentials and insurance requirements are not stated in the supplied content.
Key points identified
Medication pathwayConsultation, assessment and supply of prescribed Cytisine and Varenicline for smoking cessation.Evidence: Lot 1: "This service will support the delivery of consultation, assessment and supply of prescribed medications for smoking cessation, Cytisine and Varenicline."
PGD and referral contextProvision is under a Patient Group Direction (PGD) and referrals made through the West Northamptonshire Stop Smoking Service.Evidence: Description: "provision of Varenicline or Cytisine, under a Patient Group Directions (PGD) and referrals made through the West Northamptonshire Stop Smoking Service."
Supplier eligibility requirementsUnknown.Evidence: No explicit supplier eligibility, organisation-size, insurance or credential criteria are supplied.
92% approved-analysis confidence3 supplier criteria identified3 risks or unknowns
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West Northamptonshire Council is seeking a framework for stop-smoking medication provision linked to its Stop Smoking Service. The scope expressly covers consultation, assessment and supply of prescribed Cytisine and Varenicline under a Patient Group Direction (PGD) and service referrals.
Who this may suit
Potential fit for organisations able to provide the stated smoking-cessation medication pathway, including consultation, assessment and supply of Cytisine and/or Varenicline. Specific eligibility, credentials and insurance requirements are not stated in the supplied content.
Key deliverables
Consultation for smoking cessation medication
Assessment
Supply of prescribed Cytisine and Varenicline
Delivery under a PGD and referrals through the West Northamptonshire Stop Smoking Service
SUPPLIER REQUIREMENTS
3 criteria identified
Medication pathway
99% confidence
Consultation, assessment and supply of prescribed Cytisine and Varenicline for smoking cessation.
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Lot 1: "This service will support the delivery of consultation, assessment and supply of prescribed medications for smoking cessation, Cytisine and Varenicline."
PGD and referral context
98% confidence
Provision is under a Patient Group Direction (PGD) and referrals made through the West Northamptonshire Stop Smoking Service.
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Description: "provision of Varenicline or Cytisine, under a Patient Group Directions (PGD) and referrals made through the West Northamptonshire Stop Smoking Service."
Supplier eligibility requirements
98% confidence
Unknown.
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No explicit supplier eligibility, organisation-size, insurance or credential criteria are supplied.
COMMERCIAL AND DELIVERY
Contract intelligence
Commercial
Framework value
99% confidence
£309,871.
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Lot 1 value_amount: 309871 GBP.
Commercial terms
98% confidence
Unknown.
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No pricing, payment or term details are supplied.
Delivery
Delivery area
96% confidence
West Northamptonshire (delivery region UKF24).
View supporting evidence
Lot description refers to "West Northamptonshire"; delivery location region: UKF24.
Anticipated start
97% confidence
4 January 2027.
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Lot 1: "The anticipated contract start date is 4 January 2027."
Contract end date
99% confidence
Unknown.
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No contract end date is supplied.
PROCEDURE
How to respond
Notice status
99% confidence
Open tender.
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Process display_status: open; notice_type: tender.
Procurement route
98% confidence
Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice; the buyer states it intends to use the Competitive Process to establish a framework agreement.
View supporting evidence
Lot 1: "This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice" and "West Northamptonshire Council intends to follow the Competitive Process to establish a new framework agreement."
Process metadata
93% confidence
Selective; Competitive procedure with negotiation.
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Process procurement_method: selective; procurement_method_details: "Competitive procedure with negotiation".
Submission deadline
99% confidence
Conflicting source evidence: structured deadline is 11 November 2026 at 12:00 UTC, while Lot 1 prose says 12 noon Wednesday 11 November 2027.
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Process and Lot 1 submission_deadline: 2026-11-11T12:00:00Z; Lot 1 prose: "Tenders must be submitted electronically by 12 noon Wednesday 11 November 2027".
RISKS AND UNKNOWNS
Points requiring attention
Conflicting submission deadline
100% confidence
The structured process and lot deadline fields state 11 November 2026, but the lot narrative states 11 November 2027. The stated year must be verified with the buyer/platform before relying on it.
View supporting evidence
Structured fields: 2026-11-11T12:00:00Z; Lot 1 narrative: "12 noon Wednesday 11 November 2027".
Procedure metadata variation
96% confidence
The process metadata describes a selective competitive procedure with negotiation, whereas the lot narrative describes a PSR Competitive Process. Both are reported as supplied; the detailed procurement documents should be checked for the governing procedure.
View supporting evidence
Process procurement_method_details: "Competitive procedure with negotiation"; Lot 1: "subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023" and "follow the Competitive Process".
Unstated supplier criteria
98% confidence
No explicit technical selection criteria, professional credentials, insurance requirements or pricing model are included in the supplied content.
View supporting evidence
No such criteria are present in the process or lot information.
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