Award

Swap to Stop Sunderland for Vapes and Associated Consumables

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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Award

27 Nov 2025 at 17:31

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project titled "Swap to Stop Sunderland for Vapes and Associated Consumables" was completed by Sunderland City Council. The project falls under the industry category of "Food, beverages, tobacco and related products" and is located within the boundaries of the City of Sunderland, region UKC23. The procurement aimed to supply vapes and associated consumables to support stop-smoking services and community projects. This was conducted through a Call-Off from Crown Commercial Services Tail Spend Solutions (RM6202), with the procurement method being limited and executed without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was awarded on 1st November 2025 and is valued at £220,000, running until 31st March 2028. Unite Procurement UK Ltd was the successful supplier.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses specialising in tobacco products and related consumables, particularly those looking to operate as suppliers of vaping products. Companies like Unite Procurement UK Ltd, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the capability to deliver such goods, are well-suited to compete in such procurements. The project's focus on public health presents a chance for businesses committed to contributing to community health initiatives by integrating modern nicotine replacement solutions. Additionally, the procurement arrangement through a Call-Off mechanism provides a streamlined opportunity to engage with the Sunderland City Council, offering a clear path for SMEs interested in entering or expanding their presence in the public health sector.

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Notice Title

Swap to Stop Sunderland for Vapes and Associated Consumables

Notice Description

Swap to Stop Sunderland for Vapes and Associated Consumables via Crown Commercial Services Tail Spend (RM6202) (Call Off) Purchase of vapes and associated consumables to enable Swap to Stop Sunderland, with the aim to integrate the use of vapes as a stop smoking aid across all commissioned stop smoking services and other funded community-based projects. The Council therefore requires access to a range of vapes starter kits and associated consumables to meet the need within Sunderland. The Call-Off is from 1st November 2025 to 31st March 2028.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Swap to Stop Sunderland for Vapes and Associated Consumables via Crown Commercial Services Tail Spend (RM6202) (Call Off) (1st November 2025 to 31st March 2028). Purchase of vapes and associated consumables to enable Swap to Stop Sunderland, with the aim to integrate the use of vapes as a stop smoking aid across all commissioned stop smoking services and other funded community-based projects. The Council therefore requires access to a range of vapes starter kits and associated consumables to meet the need within Sunderland.

Procurement Information

Call-Off from CCS Tail Spend Solutions (RM6202).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ea9a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077877-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products


CPV Codes

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Issy Langley
Contact Email
issy.langley@sunderland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3AA
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC23 Sunderland

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNITE PROCUREMENT

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