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E-cigarette

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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28 Feb 2025 at 16:40

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has completed the procurement process for the acquisition of E-cigarettes and Vapes, aimed at supporting stop smoking treatments. This falls under the Health services industry category, and the delivery address specified is in England, United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was a direct award, culminating on 28th February 2025, with the contract period set to commence on 1st March 2025 and conclude on 28th February 2027. The total value of the contract is £200,000 GBP.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in health-related products and smoking cessation aids. SMEs and VCSEs were considered suitable for this procurement, making it an ideal opportunity for small to medium businesses to engage. The contract was awarded to Unite, a large-scale organisation, underscoring the potential scale and reach for businesses capable of fulfilling such demands. Successful participation in such tenders can enhance market presence and foster partnerships with significant public sector bodies like Leicestershire County Council.

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Notice Title

E-cigarette

Notice Description

E-cigarette is a first line stop smoking treatment aid for service users. The intention is to purchase E-cigarette and Vapes through the marketplace via a platform.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ffb2d13e-f909-4ac1-83d8-7793d3c92228
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16dc044a-5f3c-4497-b6b1-eb1dd8c45962
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2025 - 28 Feb 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
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
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNITE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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