HAC6035: Stop Smoking London Integrated Digital Smoking Cessation Service Pilot

The London Borough of Tower Hamlets has awarded a contract for the Stop Smoking London Integrated Digital Smoking Cessation Service Pilot. This service falls under the Health and Social Work Services category and is set to deliver a digital platform containing information and support materials, 24/7 access to NCSCT-trained Stop Smoking Advisors, and a choice of Nicotine Replacement Therapy or starter vape for service users. The procurement process was conducted under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

The contract, valued at £695,000 over a two-year term with year one funding guaranteed at £195,000, commenced with an initial 12-month term and an optional extension of up to 12 months. The procurement stage of this process has reached the contract award phase, with dates and deadlines having been adhered to, and the service is to be delivered within London. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in health and digital services, particularly those with expertise in behaviour support and smoking cessation.

Companies providing real-time advisory services and digital health platforms will find this contract particularly relevant. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of implementing fast-paced, high-quality digital solutions and delivering smoking cessation aids directly to users' homes will be well-suited to compete. This service is designed to increase the number of successful quit attempts across London, bolstering capacity within the system and capturing data sets for NHS Digital, thereby offering growth potential for businesses within this industry.