---
title: "W5044 The provision of vape starter kits and continuous supply"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065676"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WALSALL COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-17"
---

# W5044 The provision of vape starter kits and continuous supply

Buyer: WALSALL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065676

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## Summary

Walsall Council has successfully completed a procurement process for the provision of vape starter kits and continuous supply via the Unite platform. This contract falls under the services category, specifically electronic marketplace retailing services, and was executed through a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. The procurement involved the awarding of contracts without a standard competition process due to its classification as outside the directive’s scope. Located in the UK region of Walsall, the contract was awarded to Unite Procurement UK Limited on 2nd February 2026, with the procurement status recorded as complete. The process was initiated with an award and contract stage dated 17th February 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in electronic retailing and supply chain services, particularly for those specialising in digital and voucher-based transactions. It is apt for large-scale suppliers who can offer comprehensive solutions on platforms like Unite. The direct awarding of the contract provides an advantage to firms capable of meeting specific Council requirements efficiently, enabling business growth for those able to deliver tailored product and service solutions swiftly. Businesses looking to expand in the UK marketplace retailing sector will find this contract beneficial in establishing robust procurement relationships with regional authorities such as Walsall Council.

## Notice

The Council will use the Unite platform to purchase a range of vaping products in the form of vouchers or physical vapes. The Council is unlike to choose to purchase physical vapes and are intending to use vouchers.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council will use the Unite platform to purchase a range of vaping products in the form of vouchers or physical vapes. The Council is unlike to choose to purchase physical vapes and are intending to use vouchers.

### Procurement Information

Direct Award from CCS - Tail End Solutions Framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014494-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WALSALL COUNCIL |
| Locality | WALSALL |
| Post town | Walsall |
| Postcode | WS1 1TP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG38 Walsall |
| Local authority | Walsall |
| Electoral ward | St Matthew's |
| Westminster constituency | Walsall and Bloxwich |
| Delivery location | TLG38 Walsall |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNITE PROCUREMENT UK LIMITED (FORMERLY MERCATEO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66151100 - Electronic marketplace retailing services

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2026 at 16:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014494-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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