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Vape starter kits and E-liquids

NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL

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08 Jul 2025 at 11:39

Summary of the contracting process

North Somerset Council has completed the procurement process for the supply of vape starter kits and E-liquids as part of its Smokefree Generation initiative. The procurement, aimed at enhancing local stop smoking services, falls under the category of nicotine substitutes within the goods industry. The contract was awarded using a direct procurement method, below the threshold and without competition, with Unite Procurement UK as the supplier. The contract commenced on 6th May 2025 and was signed on 1st April 2025, with the delivery region specified as UKK12 in the United Kingdom.

This contract presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of nicotine substitutes and related cessation support products. Companies specialising in health-related goods, particularly those offering innovative solutions for smoking reduction, are well-suited to compete in similar future procurements. With the contract facilitating a substantial financial exchange, large enterprises within the sector can leverage such opportunities to expand their market presence and contribute to public health initiatives.

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Notice Title

Vape starter kits and E-liquids

Notice Description

To support the delivery of the Council's Smokefree Generation ambitions, and deliver against criteria against the Local stop smoking services and support grant requirements, the Smokefree North Somerset Team are proposing a range of intervention to increase the number of people who smoke setting a quit date through the services. This includes provision of vape starter kits,

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055b16
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038218-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33693200 - Nicotine substitutes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£56,988 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
5 May 2025 - 7 May 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.contracts@n-somerset.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WESTON-SUPER-MARE, NORTH SOMERSET
Postcode
BS23 1UJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK61 North Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Somerset
Electoral Ward
Weston-super-Mare Central
Westminster Constituency
Weston-super-Mare

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNITE PROCUREMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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