Published date: 1 December 2023
This notice was replaced on 20 December 2023
This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:
Awarded contract (published 28 March 2024)
Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.
Contract summary
Industry
Tobacco, tobacco goods and supplies - 15990000
Location of contract
United Kingdom
Value of contract
£180,000 to £335,000
Procurement reference
KENTNHS001-DN701751-36922393
Published date
1 December 2023
Closing date
4 January 2024
Closing time
8am
Contract start date
11 March 2024
Contract end date
10 March 2026
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Restricted procedure
A two-stage procedure, where the first stage is used to select suppliers, who are then invited to bid in the second stage.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
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 flavours delivered via a voucher scheme, which would allow clients to access 2 weeks e-liquid with e-cigarette starter kit at the beginning of the programme, 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. 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 (2 weeks supply). The second voucher will be provided from week 3, for a further 5 x 10ml bottles of e-liquid (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. 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. The initial term of this contract will be for 24 months / 2 years, with a further extension option of 24 months, and then 12 months. The total contract term shall not exceed 5 years / 60 months from award.
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 DN701751.
This expression of interest window closes on the 4th January 2024 @ 09:00am. Any bidder whom has expressed interest in this opportunity is able to download the selection questionnaire document attached, in addition to the supporting service specification. Bidders will be required to submit the completed selection questionnaire document by no later than 4th January 2024 @ 08:00am. Bidders whom have expressed interest will be added to the 'invitation to SQ' stage, which runs coterminous with this expression of interest stage, and this is where bidders will be able to submit their completed selection questionnaire document prior to the deadline.
The selection questionnaire document contains the proposed timetable for this tender process including ITT dates etc.
About the buyer
Contact name
Connor Hubbard
Address
110/120 Upper Pemberton
Eureka Park, Kennington
Ashford
TN25 4AZ
England
Website
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