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title: "Swap to Stop Sunderland for Vapes and Associated Consumables"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ea9a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-11-27"
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# Swap to Stop Sunderland for Vapes and Associated Consumables

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ea9a

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## Summary

The procurement process for the project titled "Swap to Stop Sunderland for Vapes and Associated Consumables" was completed by Sunderland City Council. The project falls under the industry category of "Food, beverages, tobacco and related products" and is located within the boundaries of the City of Sunderland, region UKC23. The procurement aimed to supply vapes and associated consumables to support stop-smoking services and community projects. This was conducted through a Call-Off from Crown Commercial Services Tail Spend Solutions (RM6202), with the procurement method being limited and executed without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was awarded on 1st November 2025 and is valued at £220,000, running until 31st March 2028. Unite Procurement UK Ltd was the successful supplier.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses specialising in tobacco products and related consumables, particularly those looking to operate as suppliers of vaping products. Companies like Unite Procurement UK Ltd, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the capability to deliver such goods, are well-suited to compete in such procurements. The project's focus on public health presents a chance for businesses committed to contributing to community health initiatives by integrating modern nicotine replacement solutions. Additionally, the procurement arrangement through a Call-Off mechanism provides a streamlined opportunity to engage with the Sunderland City Council, offering a clear path for SMEs interested in entering or expanding their presence in the public health sector.

## Notice

Swap to Stop Sunderland for Vapes and Associated Consumables via Crown Commercial Services Tail Spend (RM6202) (Call Off) Purchase of vapes and associated consumables to enable Swap to Stop Sunderland, with the aim to integrate the use of vapes as a stop smoking aid across all commissioned stop smoking services and other funded community-based projects. The Council therefore requires access to a range of vapes starter kits and associated consumables to meet the need within Sunderland. The Call-Off is from 1st November 2025 to 31st March 2028.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Swap to Stop Sunderland for Vapes and Associated Consumables via Crown Commercial Services Tail Spend (RM6202) (Call Off) (1st November 2025 to 31st March 2028). Purchase of vapes and associated consumables to enable Swap to Stop Sunderland, with the aim to integrate the use of vapes as a stop smoking aid across all commissioned stop smoking services and other funded community-based projects. The Council therefore requires access to a range of vapes starter kits and associated consumables to meet the need within Sunderland.

### Procurement Information

Call-Off from CCS Tail Spend Solutions (RM6202).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077877-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £220,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR1 3AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Millfield |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC23 Sunderland |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

## Release History

- 27 Nov 2025 at 17:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077877-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://unite.eu/en-gb
- https://www.sunderland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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