Stop Smoking Vaping As A Quit Aid

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is undertaking preliminary market engagement in relation to a proposed contract for the provision of a vaping as a quit aid to support local smoking cessation programmes. The provider is expected to provide access to vaping products and associated support for eligible residents referred through the Council's commissioned Stop Smoking Service. The Council is seeking to understand the capacity and capability of the market to deliver the service, including the provision of an online voucher platform, access to approved vaping products, home delivery arrangements and training/support for smoking cessation practitioners. As part of this engagement, the Council wishes to identify organisations that can demonstrate independence from the tobacco industry and are able to meet the Council's minimum insurance requirements. The estimated total contract value is approximately £75,000 excluding VAT, for a proposed 1+1+1 contract structure. This notice is issued for information and market engagement purposes only and does not constitute the commencement of a procurement process