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28 Jun 2024 at 10:35

Summary of the contracting process

YPO is in the process of procuring a framework agreement for Vending Machine and Water Cooler Solutions. This procurement encompasses multiple sectors including education, NHS, local authorities, emergency services, and other government-funded bodies across the UK. This framework, active as of 17th December 2024, is aimed at securing the supply, restocking, and maintenance of various vending solutions. Key categories under this framework include snack and drink vending machines, hot food solutions, hot and cold beverage dispensers, juice and water coolers, reverse vending solutions, and innovative technologies. The framework period spans until 16th December 2026, with potential extensions up to 16th December 2028 depending on market conditions and performance reviews. The open procurement method ensures a fair selection based on quality (40%), cost (45%), and social value/sustainability (15%).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in vending solutions, offering a chance to secure substantial contracts through a reputable framework agreement. Suitable candidates for this tender include suppliers of vending machines, water coolers, and innovative dispensing solutions who can meet strict quality and performance standards. Companies looking to expand their client base within public sector markets will benefit from the extensive reach of the YPO framework, which facilitates direct orders from end customers. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are strongly encouraged to participate, given the diverse needs and high value of contracts awarded across multiple lots, offering considerable potential for business growth and increased market exposure.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

YPO - 001206 Vending Machine and Water Cooler Solutions

Notice Description

YPO are looking for Providers to be appointed onto a Framework Agreement for the supply and probable re-stocking and maintenance of of Vending, Dispensing and Water Cooler Solutions for use in the education market, local authority sectors, NHS, Emergency Services and all Government funded bodies. This Framework is designed to meet the needs of YPO and Other Contracting Authorities by establishing an agreement where the end customer will place the order with the Provider and the Provider delivered direct to the end customer.

Lot Information

Vending Solutions

This lot will include chilled and non-chilled Snack Machines, Drinks machine and Carousel Machines to fulfil vending and unattended retail solutions for the provision of ambient and chilled drinks and ambient and chilled food items.

Options: The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 17th December 2024 to 16th December 2026 with two options to extend for an additional 12 months. The first decision to extend the Framework period will be taken by the end of September 2026 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the Framework to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The maximum Framework period will therefore be 4 years, from 17th December 2024 to 16th December 2028 (subject to an annual review, and KPI performance).

Renewal: There is a possibility that this framework will be renewed after 3.5 years from the commencement date.

Unattended Retail Solutions (Hot Food)

This lot will include machines that deliver food in a ready or nearly ready to eat manner. This may be to produce 24 hour feeding for customers.

Options: The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 17th December 2024 to 16th December 2026 with two options to extend for an additional 12 months. The first decision to extend the Framework period will be taken by the end of September 2026 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the Framework to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The maximum Framework period will therefore be 4 years, from 17th December 2024 to 16th December 2028 (subject to an annual review, and KPI performance).

Renewal: There is a possibility that this framework will be renewed after 3.5 years from the commencement date.

Hot Beverage Solutions

This lot will include hot drinks machines that dispense cups where appropriate and have a no cup option. Customers can choose from both free standing and table top hot drink machines with either plumbed in or bean to cup or sachet.

Options: The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 17th December 2024 to 16th December 2026 with two options to extend for an additional 12 months. The first decision to extend the Framework period will be taken by the end of September 2026 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the Framework to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The maximum Framework period will therefore be 4 years, from 17th December 2024 to 16th December 2028 (subject to an annual review, and KPI performance).

Renewal: There is a possibility that this framework will be renewed after 3.5 years from the commencement date.

Juice Dispensing Solutions

This lot covers Juice Dispensing machines both free standing and table top. Juice Dispensing Machines cover, but not limited to: Fresh Juice Dilute Juice Smoothies & Milkshakes Fizzy Drinks Sparkling Water

Options: The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 17th December 2024 to 16th December 2026 with two options to extend for an additional 12 months. The first decision to extend the Framework period will be taken by the end of September 2026 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the Framework to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The maximum Framework period will therefore be 4 years, from 17th December 2024 to 16th December 2028 (subject to an annual review, and KPI performance).

Renewal: There is a possibility that this framework will be renewed after 3.5 years from the commencement date.

Reverse Vending Solutions

A machine which undertakes 'reverse vending' that essentially takes back back a product to be disposed of correctly. There may be an exchange for the product which could be but not limited to: Money Token

Options: The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 17th December 2024 to 16th December 2026 with two options to extend for an additional 12 months. The first decision to extend the Framework period will be taken by the end of September 2026 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the Framework to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The maximum Framework period will therefore be 4 years, from 17th December 2024 to 16th December 2028 (subject to an annual review, and KPI performance).

Renewal: There is a possibility that this framework will be renewed after 3.5 years from the commencement date.

Water Cooler Solutions

This lot covers water dispensing machines either plumbed in or bottle fed. Customers may require two temperature options, chilled and room temperature.

Options: The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 17th December 2024 to 16th December 2026 with two options to extend for an additional 12 months. The first decision to extend the Framework period will be taken by the end of September 2026 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the Framework to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The maximum Framework period will therefore be 4 years, from 17th December 2024 to 16th December 2028 (subject to an annual review, and KPI performance).

Renewal: There is a possibility that this framework will be renewed after 3.5 years from the commencement date.

Innovative Solutions

This lot has the scope for providers to offer customers new and innovative machines and technologies that are not covered in the above lots but fit within the scope of this Framework. These solutions must adhere to all relevant legislative standards. YPO reserve the right to deem if the suppliers offering fits within the scope of the procurement or not.

Options: The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 17th December 2024 to 16th December 2026 with two options to extend for an additional 12 months. The first decision to extend the Framework period will be taken by the end of September 2026 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the Framework to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The maximum Framework period will therefore be 4 years, from 17th December 2024 to 16th December 2028 (subject to an annual review, and KPI performance).

Renewal: There is a possibility that this framework will be renewed after 3.5 years from the commencement date.

Multi-Category

This lot allows customers to buy from two or more lots listed above. Customers may award a contract to a single supplier or award the lots separately. In case of awarding one supplier, only the providers on all lots included in the Call-Off will be able to participate. If the customer wishes to award the lots separately all providers on the relevant lots will be able to participate.

Options: The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 17th December 2024 to 16th December 2026 with two options to extend for an additional 12 months. The first decision to extend the Framework period will be taken by the end of September 2026 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the Framework to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The maximum Framework period will therefore be 4 years, from 17th December 2024 to 16th December 2028 (subject to an annual review, and KPI performance).

Renewal: There is a possibility that this framework will be renewed after 3.5 years from the commencement date.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047347
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000523-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

31141000 - Water coolers

42933000 - Vending machines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£100,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2024 - 1 Sep 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
There is a possibility that this framework will be renewed after 3.5 years from the commencement date.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
YPO
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WAKEFIELD
Postcode
WF2 0XE
Postcode Area
Wakefield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE45 Wakefield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wakefield
Electoral Ward
Wrenthorpe and Outwood West
Westminster Constituency
Wakefield and Rothwell

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
23
Supplier Names

Alpine Vending Co Ltd

Alpine Vending Co. Ltd

BWT UK Ltd

Culligan (UK) Limited

Dancing Goat Coffee Ltd

Livewell Vending

Livewell Vending Ltd

Mix&Vend

North West Vending Limited

North West Vending Ltd

Options Management

Options Management Ltd

Refreshment Systems Limited

Refreshment Systems Ltd

Selecta (UK and Ireland) Ltd

Selecta (UK)

The Heavenly Coffee Company Ltd

Thirst Link (MGB) Ltd

Thirsty Work Ltd

Truedose Technologies Ltd t/a Generation Juice

Wilkes Vending Services

Wilkes Vending Services Ltd

i4C Vending Ltd

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