Stop Smoking Services In Herefordshire - Market Engagement RFI
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Herefordshire Council is undertaking a planning stage for its upcoming procurement concerning Stop Smoking Services in Herefordshire. This initiative involves the Market Engagement Request for Information (RFI) aimed at potential service providers in the health and social work services category. Specifically, the focus lies on Nicotine Replacement Therapy pharmacotherapy and behavioural support for smokers.
This preliminary engagement is not part of the procurement process but functions as information gathering ahead of the actual tender. Interested parties must express interest by 12th September 2025. The procurement process will cover opportunities across Herefordshire's unique landscape, ensuring accessibility even for rural communities.
The initiative anticipates starting the service on 1st January 2026, with the possibility of a two-year extension over the initial two-year contract period. Businesses specialising in clinical services, particularly those offering cost-effective, evidence-based smoking cessation products and support, are encouraged to participate. This tender is tailored for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), presenting significant growth opportunities for firms that offer pharmacotherapy and behavioural support services.
The planned Lots, including NRT pharmacotherapy, Behavioural Support, and Postal-Mailed NRT, are designed to facilitate substantial market entry for businesses adept at delivering innovative solutions to enhance health outcomes. The scheduled virtual engagement events on 8th and 13th August 2025 serve as platforms to engage, network, and understand further how to align offerings with council needs, enabling business growth and contributing positively to public health initiatives.
Herefordshire Council is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) for the purpose of establishing whether there are any organisations that are interested in providing Stop Smoking Services in Herefordshire. Please note the Council are issuing this RFI for information seeking purposes and it does not form part of a procurement process. The contract duration is 2 years with an option to extend for up to 2 years.
The service provision is likely to contain three Lots: * Lot 1 - Provision of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) pharmacotherapy in pharmacies. * Lot 2 - Provision of Behavioural Support services to help smokers quit. * Lot 3 - Provision of Postal-Mailed Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT). The Council would be interested to hear from any providers who can demonstrate that they could deliver effective pharmacotherapy and behavioural support services in Herefordshire. This includes those able to deliver under Lot 3, particularly providers who can supply Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) products via a postal distribution portal, ensuring accessible provision across the county's rural communities.
Interested providers are invited to participate by completing a short questionnaire document (RFI) which will be used for information-gathering purposes and will help the Council understand the current market and guide the final service specification and service design.
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