Provision of Nicotine Free Medicines for the Council Stop Smoking Services
August 5, 2026 Director of Public Health, Communities and Leisure (Officer) Key decision Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
Director of Public Health, Communities and Leisure approved the award of a contract for nicotine-free medicines for the Council Stop Smoking Service to Ashtons Hospital Pharmacy Services Limited on 05/08/2026. This decision supports public health objectives by increasing access to smoking cessation treatments. The service will commence on 1st October 2026.
Full council record
Decision
To approve the award of the contract for the Provision of Nicotine Free Medicines for the North Northamptonshire Council Stop Smoking Service to Ashtons Hospital Pharmacy Services Limited.
Please see the link to the relevant executive decision:
Decision - Smoke Free Generation Grant Funding - North Northamptonshire Council
Reasons for the decision
North Northamptonshire Council conducted a Full Regulated Procurement using the Open Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023. This service will support the Council’s public health objectives by increasing access to evidence-based smoking cessation treatments and complements the existing behavioural support programme delivered through the Stop Smoking Service.
This public health service will commence on 1st October 2026.
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Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 5 Aug 2026 |