Scope
Reference
C396227
Description
We intend to procure a supplier to inform the development of future statutory instruments which will make use of new regulation-making powers included in the Tobacco and Vapes Bill. The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is seeking to procure audits of the current UK consumer market for tobacco, vape and other consumer nicotine products, across a range of parameters.
Total value (estimated)
- £110,000 excluding VAT
- £132,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 23 March 2026 to 22 September 2026
- Possible extension to 22 December 2026
- 9 months
Description of possible extension:
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.
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
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.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79310000 - Market research services
- 15990000 - Tobacco, tobacco goods and supplies
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Conditions of participation
See Invitation to Tender documents
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
22 January 2026, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
5 February 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Invitation to Tender Documents can be found on the Atamis eSourcing portal here - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Tenders must be submitted via the Atamis eSourcing portal here - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
Full information is available in the Invitation to Tender documents. Following the Technical Envelope (The quality evaluation), Tenders will be assessed on a 'Price per Quality Point' ("PQP") basis.
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Department of Health & Social Care
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMQG-9965-CHZR
39 Victoria Street
London
SW1H 0EU
United Kingdom
Email: ccsinbox@dhsc.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government