Award

E-Cigarette Provision and Voucher Redemption Service

KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Award

28 Mar 2024 at 13:03

Award Notice
Tender

05 Jan 2024 at 16:34

Tender Notice
Tender

01 Dec 2023 at 10:37

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for the provision of E-Cigarette and Voucher Redemption services to Pillbox38 (uk) ltd. The contract involves providing refillable e-cigarette starter kits inclusive of e-liquid and vouchers for clients to access e-liquid at different stages. The contract period starts on 1st April 2024 and lasts for 2 years, with a maximum term of 5 years. The total contract value is £335,000, and the procurement method was an open procedure with a tender submission deadline of 5th February 2024.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in tobacco products and services to engage in providing e-cigarette solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement process is at the award stage, with the tender awarded to Pillbox38 (uk) ltd, offering possibilities for growth and collaboration within the tobacco industry specifically related to e-cigarette products. The buying organisation, Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust, is facilitating this contract and provides further details for interested businesses on their website.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

E-Cigarette Provision and Voucher Redemption Service

Notice 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. 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. 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 DN705822. 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-45c52557-c474-47b3-9345-f8d89b8ea621
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72c68e70-5f8e-4b9c-8f67-6ad510a79679
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

CPV Codes

15990000 - Tobacco, tobacco goods and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£335,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£335,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD
Postcode
TN25 4AZ
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Goat Lees
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PILLBOX38 (UK

Further Information

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