Planning

Vending Services

2GETHER SUPPORT SOLUTIONS LIMITED

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Planning

05 Feb 2026 at 13:09

Summary of the contracting process

2Gether Support Solutions Limited is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process seeking suppliers for the provision of vending services across multiple acute hospital sites within East Kent, which include Margate, Ashford, Canterbury, Folkestone, and Dover. The procurement falls under the goods category and aims to secure smart retail and vending services. With a procurement method focused on engaging the market, a preliminary engagement notice has been issued. Interested parties should note the key milestone date of 9th March 2026 for market engagement, with a contract projected to start in October 2026 and potentially extending until October 2031, contingent on renewal options.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in smart and automated retail solutions, particularly those able to provide 24/7 food and beverage services, aligned with NHS standards. Suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the contract encompasses supply and maintenance of associated vending technology and equipment, providing an avenue for expansion into the healthcare sector. The contract's estimated value of £1,000,000, extendable up to £1,200,000 gross, combined with an extensive contract period, offers significant revenue potential for suppliers adept at delivering comprehensive retail services and maintaining performance standards suitable for a hospital environment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Vending Services

Notice Description

2gether is looking for a supplier for the provision of smart retail, automated retail and vending services across multiple acute hospital sites within East Kent. They are QEQM Queen Elizabeth Queen Mother Margate WHH William Harvey Hospital Ashford KCH Kent and Canterbury Hospital Canterbury RVH Royal Victoria Hospital Folkestone BHD Buckland Hospital Dover. Contract Length 3 years with 2 x 12 Months Extensions. Estimated Contract start date from October 2026. This will be subject to change. The anticipated scope may include: * smart retail and micro-market solutions; * automated retail and vending services (where retained); * out-of-hours and 24/7 food and beverage provision; * associated equipment, technology, stocking, maintenance and replenishment; * central helpdesk, performance reporting and governance arrangements; and * commercial and performance management mechanisms appropriate to a regulated healthcare environment. The services are intended to support safe, reliable and compliant access to food and drink for staff, patients and visitors, aligned to NHS food standards and wider public-sector objectives.

Planning Information

2gether is looking for a supplier for the provision of smart retail, automated retail and vending services across multiple acute hospital sites within East Kent. They are QEQM Queen Elizabeth Queen Mother Margate WHH William Harvey Hospital Ashford KCH Kent and Canterbury Hospital Canterbury RVH Royal Victoria Hospital Folkestone BHD Buckland Hospital Dover.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0648e0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010460-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42933000 - Vending machines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Mar 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Oct 2026 - 30 Oct 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
2GETHER SUPPORT SOLUTIONS LIMITED
Contact Name
Tracey Constant
Contact Email
2gether.fandcprocurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
KENT
Postcode
TN24 0LZ
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ44 East Kent

Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Willesborough
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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