Scope
Reference
DN788885
Description
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.
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2027
- Possible extension to 31 December 2029
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Engagement
Engagement deadline
12 September 2025
Engagement process description
Herefordshire Council has published this Market Engagement RFI on the 'Supplying the Southwest Portal', project reference DN788885. To view the documentation related to this engagement you will need to register on the portal if you are not already registered with Procontract, and express an interest in the opportunity.
Closing date for responses: Friday 12 September 2025 at 12:00
To register with Procontract on the Supplying the Southwest Portal, click on the link below or copy and paste the link into your browser's address bar: https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
12 September 2025
Contracting authority
Herefordshire Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDTG-2978-LHCN
Herefordshire Council, Plough Lane
Hereford
HR4 0LE
United Kingdom
Contact name: Ms Aksana Hironak
Region: UKG11 - Herefordshire, County of
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government