Expired contract

E-Cigarette Provision and Voucher Redemption Service

Details

Value
£335,000
Duration
2 years
Topic
Tobacco, tobacco goods and supplies
Published
28 March 2024

Tender description

The requirement is to provide refillable e-cigarette starter kits which would include 4 weeks of e-liquid in varying nicotine strengths and a varied but restricted/limited choice of flavors, delivered via a voucher scheme, which would allow clients to access 2 weeks e-liquid with starter kit and a further 2 weeks of e-liquid from week 3 of the programme. The supplier will give KCHFT a 'bundle' of vouchers, which KCHFT can then give to clients to redeem on the supplier website via the KCHFT landing page, or via the phone line. The supplier will then submit a monthly report along with their invoice detailing which vouchers have been redeemed, which shall provide supporting evidence for invoicing and show what payment is due to the supplier.\r \r In summary, clients will be provided with vouchers at two points throughout their episode of care, the first of which at week 1, which will be valid for a refillable e-cigarette kit (inclusive of charger), and 5 x 10ml bottles of e-liquid, or equivalent pre filled cartridges (2 weeks supply). The second voucher will be provided from week 3, for a further 5 x 10ml bottles of e-liquid or equivalent pre filled cartridges (2 weeks supply). The successful bidder will develop, manage and maintain a specific KCHFT landing page on their website for KCHFT Smoke free clients to redeem voucher codes to order their starter pack and follow on liquids/ cartridges. Accessible customer services for clients who do not have access to the internet will also be required, via a phone line. The supplier will be required to ship starter packs and additional e-liquids directly to clients who order through the Supplier's website and or phone line.\r \r The total contract term shall not exceed 5 years / 60 months from award.\r \r If you would like to express your interest in this opportunity, please log in / register on the Proactis e-Tendering Portal here: https://procontract.due-north.com/Login/ and register your interest against DN705822.\r \r This expression of interest window closes on the 5th February 2024 @ 08:00am, in line with the tender submission deadline. Any bidder whom has expressed interest in this opportunity is able to download all ITT Documentation. Bidders whom express interest will be added to the invitation to tender (ITT) section of the e-Tendering portal, where they will be required to submit the completed ITT documentation by no later than 5th February 2024 @ 08:00am. Please note ITT documentation can be downloaded from both the EOI and ITT areas of the e-Tendering Portal (ProContract), however the bidder is required to submit their completed documents into the ITT section / area only.

Timeline

  1. Completed: Award published28 March 2024
    Current notice
  2. Completed: Award date1 April 2024
  3. Completed: Contract expiry date31 March 2026

About the buyer

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust delivers community health services across Kent and Medway, procuring as an NHS trust with its own commercial function. Tender opportunities are advertised on the Procontract portal, Contracts Finder and Find a Tender. Contracts for health services can be awarded through the Provider Selection Regime as well as competitive tender. The Procurement Act 2023, in force since February 2025, now governs its procurements. Community services are delivered through a partnership the trust leads with HCRG Care Group and Medway Community Healthcare.

UK health spending has nearly quadrupled to £241.8bn in 2024/25, £20bn up on the year before. £140.6bn of that went to procurement, the biggest sector of UK public spending and the fastest-growing.

Over the past 5 years, most of Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust's contract awards have been in software and information systems, medical equipment and pharmaceuticals and health and social work.

Relevant CPV codes

  • 15990000 · Tobacco, tobacco goods and supplies

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