Supply of Vaping Products for Smoking Cessation Services via RM6202 Tail Spend Solution Framework

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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30 Jul 2026 at 08:35

Summary of the contracting process

Gloucestershire County Council has completed a procurement process titled "Supply of Vaping Products for Smoking Cessation Services via RM6202 Tail Spend Solution Framework," targeted at the nicotine substitutes industry sector. The procurement involved a call-off contract awarded to Unite Procurement UK Ltd under the Government Commercial Agency (GCA) RM6202 Tail Spend Solution Framework. This contract, valued at £170,000, facilitates the provision of vaping products, including starter kits and consumables, for smoking cessation services across community, maternity, and secondary care settings in Gloucestershire, England. The procurement reached its award stage on 22nd July 2026, with the award made through a direct award process due to the absence of prior competition.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses within the vaping products supply chain, particularly those that can deliver nicotine substitutes to support health-related services. Suppliers with expertise in adhering to framework agreements such as RM6202, and who can competitively offer the necessary goods, will find this contract beneficial for expanding their market presence. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the capability to support healthcare initiatives within the regional context of the UK might especially find opportunities for growth. Participation in such procurement processes allows businesses to establish relationships with local authorities like Gloucestershire County Council, ultimately contributing to public health objectives.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Supply of Vaping Products for Smoking Cessation Services via RM6202 Tail Spend Solution Framework

Notice Description

Gloucestershire County Council has awarded a call-off contract under the Government Commercial Agency (GCA) RM6202 Tail Spend Solution Framework Agreement to Unite Procurement UK Ltd for the supply of vaping products, including vape starter kits, consumables and associated products, to support delivery of local stop smoking services and tobacco dependency treatment pathways. The contract will support provision across community, maternity and secondary care settings.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Gloucestershire County Council has awarded a call-off contract under the Government Commercial Agency (GCA) RM6202 Tail Spend Solution Framework Agreement to Unite Procurement UK Ltd for the supply of vaping products, including vape starter kits, consumables and associated products, to support delivery of local stop smoking services and tobacco dependency treatment pathways. The contract will support provision across community, maternity and secondary care settings within Gloucestershire. The call-off has been awarded by direct award in accordance with the RM6202 framework arrangements. Additional information: This contract has been awarded by direct award under the Government Commercial Agency (GCA) RM6202 Tail Spend Solution Framework Agreement. The call-off contract is for the supply of vaping products to support smoking cessation services within Gloucestershire.

Procurement Information

Gloucestershire County Council has awarded this contract by direct award under the Government Commercial Agency (GCA) RM6202 Tail Spend Solution Framework Agreement. RM6202 is an existing framework agreement established in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Unite Procurement UK Ltd is an approved supplier on the framework and the call-off contract has been awarded in accordance with the framework terms, conditions and ordering procedures. The contract relates to the supply of vaping products, including starter kits and consumables, to support smoking cessation services and tobacco dependency treatment pathways across Gloucestershire.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d730
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072004-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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
£170,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20262 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
GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL1 2TG
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Gloucester
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Gloucester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNITE PROCUREMENT

Further Information

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