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title: "Public Health Funding for Illegal Vape Project"
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# Public Health Funding for Illegal Vape Project

Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8eed5dde-40b0-491b-ac8e-2deef2e00042

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## Summary

West Northamptonshire Council has awarded a contract for the "Public Health Funding for Illegal Vape Project" in the Miscellaneous Health Services category. The project, aimed to bolster Trading Standards' efforts, involves conducting 50 intelligence-led inspections and subsequent seizures of illegal vapes in the East Midlands, UK. The contract, valued at £27,000, was awarded to Littleton Murdoch and commenced on 2nd December 2024, concluding on 1st December 2025. The procurement process used was a waiver method, and the tender period ended on 1st December 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in public health and trading standards enforcement. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete for contracts like this. The successful delivery of such projects can enhance a business's reputation and expand its portfolio, especially for those focused on health and safety services. The involvement of an external contractor highlights the openness to collaboration and the need for specialised expertise in public health initiatives.

## Notice

Public Health wish to fund a Trading Standards led project to the tune of PS27,000. This project is to bolster the work that the Trading Standards team currently carry out and procure an external contractor to carry out 50 intelligence led inspections and subsequent seizures of illegal vapes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bb694d3-5d9e-444d-be93-d187448cdbcf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - waiver |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 2 Dec 2024 - 1 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £27,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £27,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN1 1ED |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton North |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LITTLETON MURDOCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2025 at 16:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bb694d3-5d9e-444d-be93-d187448cdbcf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bb694d3-5d9e-444d-be93-d187448cdbcf
  29th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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