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Provision of a managed vending solution for Keele University

KEELE UNIVERSITY LEISURE CENTRE

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20 Jul 2026 at 07:09

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Summary of the contracting process

Keele University has concluded a procurement process for the provision of a managed vending solution under the YPO Framework. The contract, which covers the supply, installation, and maintenance of various vending machines, is allocated to the leisure centre located in Newcastle, England, with delivery at postal code ST5 5NB. The procurement stage reached the award status on 10 April 2026, and the contract was effectively active from 14 July 2026, running until 13 July 2028. The tender utilised a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and was valued at £14,400. The industry category was vending machines, which aligns with the classification code CPV 42933000.

This tender offers a structured business opportunity, primarily benefiting enterprises capable of providing vending solutions within an educational institution framework. SMEs, in particular, are eligible and encouraged to compete, with the awarded supplier being Alpine Vending Co Ltd. Given the contract's rebate-based commercial model, firms capable of efficiently managing financial returns linked to machine sales could see substantial benefits. Opportunities exist especially for businesses that specialise in providing comprehensive vending services, from supply through to maintenance, under a compliant and flexible framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a managed vending solution for Keele University

Notice Description

Provision of a managed vending solution for Keele University under the YPO Framework, including the supply, installation and maintenance of hot drinks, cold drinks and snack vending machines on a free-of-charge loan basis. The contract incorporates a rebate-based commercial model, providing the University with ongoing financial returns based on machine sales, whilst ensuring a fully compliant framework procurement route.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-26056a3d-e272-42fb-a062-abff6b1eba6d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7aa4f127-e181-449c-a152-06f2b81c14cc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42933000 - Vending machines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 20263 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jul 2026 - 13 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KEELE UNIVERSITY LEISURE CENTRE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE
Postcode
ST5 5BG
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Electoral Ward
Keele
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle-under-Lyme

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALPINE VENDING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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