Planning

Vouchers for the supply of e-cigarettes and associated products.

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

17 Feb 2026 at 14:30

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The North Yorkshire Council invites suppliers to participate in a procurement process for "Vouchers for the supply of e-cigarettes and associated products", aimed at providing e-cigarettes, e-liquids, training, and customer support through a voucher scheme. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a preliminary market engagement notice published on 17th February 2026, and the market engagement scheduled to take place by 2nd March 2026. The contract is expected to enter into effect from 3rd July 2026 and will extend until 2nd July 2028, with potential renewal up to 2029. Located in Northallerton, North Yorkshire, the procurement falls within the "Tobacco, tobacco goods and supplies" category and represents a significant business opportunity with a contract value estimated at £397,500. This process adheres to the UK's legal framework under the Public Contracts Regulations (UKPGA 2023/54).

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the tobacco and e-cigarette market, especially SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), given their suitability for the lot associated with this project. The demand-led nature of the service provides flexibility for suppliers, promoting business growth through fluctuating quantities based on service access. Organisations with expertise in consumer goods, tobacco products, and customer-oriented services will find this contract advantageous for expanding their market presence in the North East of England. The tender method encourages qualified suppliers to engage early and explore partnership possibilities, ensuring a competitive edge in securing the contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Vouchers for the supply of e-cigarettes and associated products.

Notice Description

North Yorkshire Council requires a supplier to supply e-cigarettes and associated products (i.e. e-cigarettes, e-liquids, training, and customer support). This Contract shall enable The Council to provide End Users with access to e-cigarettes and associated products, at no cost, through a voucher scheme directly supplied by the Supplier. The Contract is activity-based and the numbers of products will fluctuate up or down depending on numbers accessing the service. As a demand led service, there is no guarantee of spend under this Contract.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=102660&TID=100107874&B=

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06562a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014367-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

CPV Codes

15990000 - Tobacco, tobacco goods and supplies

15991000 - Tobacco goods

15992000 - Tobacco

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£397,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Jul 2026 - 2 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@northyorks.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1609533450

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHALLERTON
Postcode
DL7 8AD
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE22 North Yorkshire
Delivery Location
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Romanby
Westminster Constituency
Richmond and Northallerton

Further Information

Notice Documents

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