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16 Jul 2026 at 15:57

Summary of the contracting process

Warwickshire County Council has completed the procurement process for the "WCC Local Vape Provision," focusing on the supply of nicotine substitutes for its public health initiative. The procurement falls under the goods category and is located in Warwick, UK (region UKG13). A direct award was made under the RM6202 framework to the supplier, UNITE PROCUREMENT UK LIMITED, through a limited procurement method that bypassed a prior publication call for competition, following an assessment that indicated the supplier's offer as the most economically advantageous. The contract was signed on 16th July 2026, marking the move from the planning stage to award and implementation.

This tender opens up business growth opportunities for suppliers that can offer cost-effective and technically sound solutions in the field of nicotine substitutes and smoking cessation. Companies skilled in meeting stringent product availability, usability, integration, and reporting requirements, particularly those classified as SMEs, would find this opportunity to be a strategic avenue for growth, especially within regional health initiatives. This procurement process highlights a focused market where specialised suppliers with fewer competitors due to technical differentiation can excel and establish strong partnerships with regional authorities such as Warwickshire County Council.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

WCC Local vape provision

Notice Description

Warwickshire Public Health needs a solution for the ongoing provision of vapes to support its stop smoking services once the remaining stock from the national "Swap to Stop" scheme is exhausted. The national scheme, which previously supplied vapes free of charge, has ended, and future provision is expected to be funded locally through the ring-fenced smoking cessation grant.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Warwickshire Public Health needs a solution for the ongoing provision of vapes to support its stop smoking services once the remaining stock from the national "Swap to Stop" scheme is exhausted. The national scheme, which previously supplied vapes free of charge, has ended, and future provision is expected to be funded locally through the ring-fenced smoking cessation grant.

Procurement Information

A direct award is recommended to Unite under the RM6202 framework following consideration of the framework's direct award criteria. The supplier is able to meet the Council's requirements in relation to product availability, usability of the solution, account configuration and approval controls, reporting functionality, social value delivery, system integration requirements and value for money. Assessment of these factors has demonstrated that the supplier is best placed to meet the Council's operational and technical requirements whilst delivering a cost-effective solution. The proposed direct award therefore represents the most economically advantageous option available through the framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cd46
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067438-2026
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

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 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
WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARWICK
Postcode
CV34 4SA
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG13 Warwickshire CC

Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Warwick Saltisford
Westminster Constituency
Warwick and Leamington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNITE PROCUREMENT

Further Information

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