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title: "Tail Spend solution - Vaping products"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b3fa90e6-e683-4f89-b58f-1da0935aa728"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-28"
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# Tail Spend solution - Vaping products

Buyer: WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b3fa90e6-e683-4f89-b58f-1da0935aa728

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## Summary

West Sussex County Council has completed a public procurement process titled "Tail Spend solution - Vaping products" within the software-related services category. The process followed a selective procurement method, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £1,199,998.80, covers the period from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2029, with the location of provision in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The award was made active on 24th June 2026, post the tender's end date of 17th June 2026, indicating progressive completion of the procurement process.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in software-related services and procurement solutions, particularly those that can supply vaping products. Businesses looking to expand their market presence and build a portfolio within public sector contracts would find this of interest. UNITE PROCUREMENT UK LIMITED, identified as an SME, has already been appointed as the supplier, demonstrating that SMEs with appropriate capabilities are well-suited to compete within this framework. The successful supply under such a substantial contract can yield business growth, offering potential for increased visibility and revenue in the public sector market.

## Notice

Tail Spend solution - Vaping products

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0530d196-c7df-4c83-ac8b-9fd81fcae805 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,199,998 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,199,998 |
| 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 SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHICHESTER |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO19 1RQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) |
| Local authority | Chichester |
| Electoral ward | Chichester Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chichester |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNITE PROCUREMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72260000 - Software-related services

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2026 at 14:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0530d196-c7df-4c83-ac8b-9fd81fcae805

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0530d196-c7df-4c83-ac8b-9fd81fcae805
  28th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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