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W5044 The provision of vape starter kits and continuous supply

WALSALL COUNCIL

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17 Feb 2026 at 16:22

Summary of the contracting process

Walsall Council has successfully completed a procurement process for the provision of vape starter kits and continuous supply via the Unite platform. This contract falls under the services category, specifically electronic marketplace retailing services, and was executed through a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. The procurement involved the awarding of contracts without a standard competition process due to its classification as outside the directive’s scope. Located in the UK region of Walsall, the contract was awarded to Unite Procurement UK Limited on 2nd February 2026, with the procurement status recorded as complete. The process was initiated with an award and contract stage dated 17th February 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in electronic retailing and supply chain services, particularly for those specialising in digital and voucher-based transactions. It is apt for large-scale suppliers who can offer comprehensive solutions on platforms like Unite. The direct awarding of the contract provides an advantage to firms capable of meeting specific Council requirements efficiently, enabling business growth for those able to deliver tailored product and service solutions swiftly. Businesses looking to expand in the UK marketplace retailing sector will find this contract beneficial in establishing robust procurement relationships with regional authorities such as Walsall Council.

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Notice Title

W5044 The provision of vape starter kits and continuous supply

Notice Description

The Council will use the Unite platform to purchase a range of vaping products in the form of vouchers or physical vapes. The Council is unlike to choose to purchase physical vapes and are intending to use vouchers.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council will use the Unite platform to purchase a range of vaping products in the form of vouchers or physical vapes. The Council is unlike to choose to purchase physical vapes and are intending to use vouchers.

Procurement Information

Direct Award from CCS - Tail End Solutions Framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065676
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014494-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66151100 - Electronic marketplace retailing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
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
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20263 weeks 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
WALSALL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@walsall.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WALSALL
Postcode
WS1 1TP
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG38 Walsall
Delivery Location
TLG38 Walsall

Local Authority
Walsall
Electoral Ward
St Matthew's
Westminster Constituency
Walsall and Bloxwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNITE PROCUREMENT UK LIMITED (FORMERLY MERCATEO

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