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title: "E-cigarette"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ffb2d13e-f909-4ac1-83d8-7793d3c92228"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-02-28"
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# E-cigarette

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ffb2d13e-f909-4ac1-83d8-7793d3c92228

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## Summary

Leicestershire County Council has completed the procurement process for the acquisition of E-cigarettes and Vapes, aimed at supporting stop smoking treatments. This falls under the Health services industry category, and the delivery address specified is in England, United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was a direct award, culminating on 28th February 2025, with the contract period set to commence on 1st March 2025 and conclude on 28th February 2027. The total value of the contract is £200,000 GBP.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in health-related products and smoking cessation aids. SMEs and VCSEs were considered suitable for this procurement, making it an ideal opportunity for small to medium businesses to engage. The contract was awarded to Unite, a large-scale organisation, underscoring the potential scale and reach for businesses capable of fulfilling such demands. Successful participation in such tenders can enhance market presence and foster partnerships with significant public sector bodies like Leicestershire County Council.

## Notice

E-cigarette is a first line stop smoking treatment aid for service users. The intention is to purchase E-cigarette and Vapes through the marketplace via a platform.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16dc044a-5f3c-4497-b6b1-eb1dd8c45962 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2025 - 28 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £200,000 |
| 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 | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE3 8RA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Glenfield Faire |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 28 Feb 2025 at 16:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16dc044a-5f3c-4497-b6b1-eb1dd8c45962

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16dc044a-5f3c-4497-b6b1-eb1dd8c45962
  28th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/index.html

## Provenance

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