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Tail Spend solution - Vaping products

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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28 Jul 2026 at 14:33

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Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council has completed a public procurement process titled "Tail Spend solution - Vaping products" within the software-related services category. The process followed a selective procurement method, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £1,199,998.80, covers the period from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2029, with the location of provision in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The award was made active on 24th June 2026, post the tender's end date of 17th June 2026, indicating progressive completion of the procurement process.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in software-related services and procurement solutions, particularly those that can supply vaping products. Businesses looking to expand their market presence and build a portfolio within public sector contracts would find this of interest. UNITE PROCUREMENT UK LIMITED, identified as an SME, has already been appointed as the supplier, demonstrating that SMEs with appropriate capabilities are well-suited to compete within this framework. The successful supply under such a substantial contract can yield business growth, offering potential for increased visibility and revenue in the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tail Spend solution - Vaping products

Notice Description

Tail Spend solution - Vaping products

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b3fa90e6-e683-4f89-b58f-1da0935aa728
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0530d196-c7df-4c83-ac8b-9fd81fcae805
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,199,998 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,199,998 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 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
WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHICHESTER
Postcode
PO19 1RQ
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Chichester Central
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNITE PROCUREMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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