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Award

08 Jul 2026 at 14:25

Summary of the contracting process

Bath and North East Somerset Council has concluded a procurement process for the provision of "Vapes" under the GCA Framework RM6202 Tail Spend Solution. This contract, which falls under the industry category of Health and Social Work Services, was procured through a direct award. The contract, valued at £53,500, covers a period from 8th July 2026 to 31st March 2027 and is geographically located in England. Notably, the procurement stage has reached completion with the award issued to Unite Procurement UK Ltd.

This tender presents significant business development opportunities, particularly for organisations in the health and social work sector interested in government contracts. With an initial contract value of £16,000 and potential extensions bringing it to £53,500, it is especially suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) due to its tailored suitability for such entities. The procurement method favours businesses that can efficiently handle direct awards, potentially enhancing their market presence and paving the way for future collaborations with government bodies like Bath and North East Somerset Council.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Vapes

Notice Description

GCA Framework RM6202 Tail Spend Solution The total value of this contracts initial 9 month term is PS16,000.00 (ex vat ) There are 1No. extension available as follows: Optional extension 1 value is PS37,500.00 (ex vat) The total potential contract value exclusive of vat is PS53,500.00 (including all extension options) VAT is not applicable for this procurement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8804477f-f609-42ca-a574-50d421d1dc87
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea8f8789-3b66-4541-8fb7-2ef8a7469caf
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£53,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£53,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
7 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA1 5AW
Post Town
Bath
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
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
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Kingsmead
Westminster Constituency
Bath

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNITE PROCUREMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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