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. 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 Options: 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.

Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)

Competitive procedure with negotiation

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