---
title: "C396227 DHSC Audits of tobacco, vapes and other nicotine products"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0601e2"
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# C396227 DHSC Audits of tobacco, vapes and other nicotine products

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0601e2

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "DHSC Audits of tobacco, vapes and other nicotine products" was conducted by the Department of Health & Social Care (DHSC) based in London. This procurement, under the "services" industry category, aimed to audit nicotine products available on the UK market. The process, following an open competition method below the threshold, has reached the "award" stage with a contract signed on 2nd April 2026. The contract period extends from 2nd April 2026 to 1st October 2026, with an option for a three-month extension. The main supplier awarded this contract is PSA Consultants Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise located in Watford.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in market research services, particularly those adept at auditing product markets and compliance with regulatory requirements. PSA Consultants Ltd, identified as a suitable supplier, exemplifies the type of business well-suited for such contracts. Companies with expertise in conducting comprehensive audits of consumer markets, especially within the tobacco and nicotine sectors, can leverage such opportunities to expand their service offerings and establish their presence in the public procurement sector. The contract's flexible extension option also suggests potential for prolonged engagement, benefiting businesses that can provide ongoing market insights.

## Notice

Audits of tobacco, vapes and other nicotine products available on the UK market

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The Authority may extend the contract for a period of up to 3 Months. The conditions of the contract shall apply throughout any such extended period and is at the sole discretion of the Authority.

Renewal: The Authority may extend the contract for a period of up to 3 Months. The conditions of the contract shall apply throughout any such extended period and is at the sole discretion of the Authority.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031679-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2026 - 1 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £110,000 |
| Lots value | £110,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £93,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PSA CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 15990000 - Tobacco, tobacco goods and supplies
- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2026 at 21:29 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031679-2026
- 8 Jan 2026 at 13:28 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001466-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031679-2026
  7th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001466-2026
  8th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://psaconsultants.co/
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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