---
title: "Illicit Vape Disposal"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f01f"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f01f.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "REDCAR AND CLEVELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-12-05"
---

# Illicit Vape Disposal

Buyer: REDCAR AND CLEVELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f01f

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## Summary

Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council has completed a direct procurement process for the contract titled "Illicit Vape Disposal." The procurement falls under the services category related to refuse and waste services. Situated in Redcar, United Kingdom (region UKC12), the Council awarded the contract on 1st April 2025 to GAP GROUP LIMITED, headquartered in Gateshead (region UKC22). The contract, valued gross at £72,000, commenced on 1st April 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026. The tender process followed below-threshold procurement without competition, pursuant to legal basis 2023/54.

This procurement presents business growth opportunities for companies specialising in waste management services, particularly those experienced with hazardous waste disposal such as illicit vapes. While the contract was awarded directly to GAP GROUP LIMITED, which is a large-scale enterprise, other businesses in similar fields might consider preparing for future tenders by developing capabilities to address the unique challenges of such disposals, enhancing their competitiveness in acquiring similar service contracts within local government sectors.

## Notice

Contract award for the provision of Illicit Vape Disposal

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080326-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £60,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | REDCAR AND CLEVELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | REDCAR |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS10 1RT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Redcar and Cleveland |
| Electoral ward | Coatham |
| Westminster constituency | Redcar |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GAP GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2025 at 16:20 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080326-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080326-2025
  5th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gap-group.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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