Tender: Postal Supply of Nicotine Replacement Therapy and 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 smoking cessation prescription medication to improve access for residents who cannot use the current pharmacy-based pathway. The procurement is split into two lots: Lot 1 requires supply of a range of NRT products following referral from the Council’s commissioned stop smoking service (FGS) with direct delivery to clients via a reliable, secure postal service; Lot 2 requires undertaking remote clinical consultations for clients referred by the stop smoking service to assess suitability for Varenicline or Cytisine and, where clinically appropriate, supplying medication directly to clients by secure postal delivery. Suppliers may bid for either lot individually or for both. The contract period is two years with an option to extend for up to a further two years, with an anticipated total contract value (including the extension) of approximately £400,000 (about £100,000 per annum) excluding VAT. The tender submission deadline is 3 November 2026 at 11:00 and the deadline for clarification questions is 20 October 2026.