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title: "All Wales Illegal Tobacco Enforcement & Coordination"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-035582"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NEWPORT CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2022-07-25"
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# All Wales Illegal Tobacco Enforcement & Coordination

Buyer: NEWPORT CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-035582

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Newport City Council, titled "All Wales Illegal Tobacco Enforcement & Coordination," focuses on addressing the illegal tobacco trade in Wales. This tender falls under the industry category of "Research vessel services" and is currently in the active Tender stage. The contract has a total value of £209,644.15 and will commence on 1st October 2022, running for an initial period of 18 months, with an option to extend for an additional 12 months. The deadline for tender submissions is set for 29th August 2022 at 09:00 (BST).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in enforcement services, investigation, and security, particularly those with experience in liaising with local authorities and handling sensitive operations. Companies that can demonstrate a proven track record in intelligence review and deployment of qualified personnel for compliance checks would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, firms with the capability to provide canine search services can enhance their chances of winning this contract, given the specific requirements outlined by Newport City Council.

## Notice

Newport City Council wishes to engage a suitably experienced contractor to provide services in relation to the enforcement action against the illegal tobacco trade in Wales. The contractor will be required to review intelligence, liaise with local Trading Standards Teams, identify target premises, visit the premises to purchase suspect items, engage a search dog specialist and inspect the premises alongside authorised officers from the local Trading Standards team. The contract will be for an initial period of 18 months with an option to extend for a further 12 months. The contract with commence from 1st October 2022.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Newport City Council wishes to engage a suitably experienced contractor to provide services in relation to the enforcement action against the illegal tobacco trade in Wales. The contractor will be required to review intelligence, liaise with local Trading Standards Teams, identify target premises, visit the premises to purchase suspect items, engage a search dog specialist and inspect the premises alongside authorised officers from the local Trading Standards team. The contract will be for an initial period of 18 months with an option to extend for a further 12 months. The contract with commence from 1st October 2022.

Renewal: 12 Month optional extension

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020186-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £209,644 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEWPORT CITY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | CONWY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL; FLINTSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP20 4UR |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL3 North Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL34 Flintshire and Wrexham |
| Local authority | Flintshire |
| Electoral ward | Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny |
| Westminster constituency | Alyn and Deeside |
| Delivery location | TLL21 Monmouthshire and Newport |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 63726800 - Research vessel services
- 79700000 - Investigation and security services

## Release History

- 25 Jul 2022 at 14:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020186-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/
- https://flintshire.gov.uk/
- https://www.conwy.gov.uk/en/Council/Council-Buildings.aspx
- https://www.newport.gov.uk
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0273
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=122368

## Provenance

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