Closing soon5 days left · closes midday, Wednesday 18 November 2026

Tender for Design and Guidance for Tobacco, Vapes and other Nicotine Products Packaging, Device and Display

Department of Health & Social Care · NHS and health

In brief

Department of Health & Social Care is looking for suppliers for printing work (London).

The estimated value is £110,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 1 year, up to 18 months with extensions, starting 14 December 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Wednesday 18 November 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: midday, Friday 6 November 2026
Bids by: midday, Wednesday 18 November 2026

Competition

Typical: a median of 3 bids per contract for this buyer (from 30 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

The Department of Health and Social Care is seeking to secure a Supplier with design skills to develop designs, specifications and guidance for the updated packaging, device and display proposals for tobacco, vape and other commercial nicotine products in line with new regulatory measures.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 5 days?That is tight, especially for a first bid with this buyer.
Is a contract of about £110,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in London?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Send clarification questions before midday, Friday 6 November 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Wednesday 18 November 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

28 October 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 102030-2026

About the buyer

Department of Health & Social CareLast 12 months

Procurements

125

Awards

Suppliers it has used most for printing

Jyl UK1 contract

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From notice 102030-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 28 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 October 2026.