UKC11 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees (UK UNITED KINGDOM)
Description:
Seeking a provider to lead the development and delivery of targeted stop smoking services in Hartlepool, including brief advice, access to smoke free apps, and specified nicotine-only pharmacotherapy for smokers who want to quit.
PROVISION FOR TARGETED STOP SMOKING SERVICES. Hartlepool Borough Council are seeking to commission a provider to lead the development, implementation and delivery of a targeted Stop Smoking Service in Hartlepool that provides appropriate, evidence based support for smokers who want to quit. This will include: brief advice, access to smoke free apps, signposting support to encourage people who are able to self-help and, for those in the priority groups, this will include additional access to specified nicotine-only pharmacotherapy (i.e., excluding bupropion/varencicline or other products at this time, however supply of these should be given in accordance with NICE Guidance) for those who smoke, or vape support alongside behavioural support as part of a smoking pathway offer.
Hartlepool Borough Council are seeking to commission a provider to lead the development, implementation and delivery of a targeted Stop Smoking Service in Hartlepool that provides appropriate, evidence based support for smokers who want to quit. This will include: brief advice, access to smoke free apps, signposting support to encourage people who are able to self-help and, for those in the priority groups, this will include additional access to specified nicotine-only pharmacotherapy (i.e., excluding bupropion/varencicline or other products at this time, however supply of these should be given in accordance with NICE Guidance) for those who smoke, or vape support alongside behavioural support as part of a smoking pathway offer. Providers are asked to register on www.procontract.due-north.com in order to access the tender documents.