Tender: Postal Supply of Nicotine Replacement Therapy and Remote Prescribing of Smoking Cessation Medicines – Suffolk County Council

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Suffolk County Council is seeking a supplier for the postal supply of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) and for remote clinical assessment and postal supply of prescribed smoking cessation medicines to support its stop smoking service in Suffolk. The council aims to reduce local smoking prevalence from an estimated 10.5% to 5% or below by 2030 and is exploring alternatives to pharmacy-based access for clients who face barriers such as working hours, transport or mobility issues. The procurement is split into two lots: Lot 1 – supply a range of NRT products following referral from the council’s commissioned stop smoking service (FGS) and deliver directly to clients via a reliable, secure postal service; Lot 2 – undertake remote clinical consultations for suitability of Varenicline or Cytisine following referral and, where clinically appropriate, supply medication to clients by secure postal delivery. Suppliers may bid for one or both lots. The contract term is two years with an option to extend for up to a further two years, with an anticipated contract value of approximately £400,000 including the extension (about £100,000 per annum) excluding VAT. Tender submissions are due 3 November 2026 at 11:00am and clarification questions must be submitted by 20 October 2026 via the correspondence option on the website.