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C396227 DHSC Audits of tobacco, vapes and other nicotine products

Department of Health & Social Care

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Apr 2026 at 22:29

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

08 Jan 2026 at 13:28

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "DHSC Audits of tobacco, vapes and other nicotine products" was conducted by the Department of Health & Social Care (DHSC) based in London. This procurement, under the "services" industry category, aimed to audit nicotine products available on the UK market. The process, following an open competition method below the threshold, has reached the "award" stage with a contract signed on 2nd April 2026. The contract period extends from 2nd April 2026 to 1st October 2026, with an option for a three-month extension. The main supplier awarded this contract is PSA Consultants Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise located in Watford.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in market research services, particularly those adept at auditing product markets and compliance with regulatory requirements. PSA Consultants Ltd, identified as a suitable supplier, exemplifies the type of business well-suited for such contracts. Companies with expertise in conducting comprehensive audits of consumer markets, especially within the tobacco and nicotine sectors, can leverage such opportunities to expand their service offerings and establish their presence in the public procurement sector. The contract's flexible extension option also suggests potential for prolonged engagement, benefiting businesses that can provide ongoing market insights.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

C396227 DHSC Audits of tobacco, vapes and other nicotine products

Notice Description

Audits of tobacco, vapes and other nicotine products available on the UK market

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The Authority may extend the contract for a period of up to 3 Months. The conditions of the contract shall apply throughout any such extended period and is at the sole discretion of the Authority.

Renewal: The Authority may extend the contract for a period of up to 3 Months. The conditions of the contract shall apply throughout any such extended period and is at the sole discretion of the Authority.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0601e2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031679-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

15990000 - Tobacco, tobacco goods and supplies

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£93,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
2 Apr 2026 - 1 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Department of Health & Social Care
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
Postcode Area
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PSA Consultants Ltd

Further Information

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