Tender

Vending Services

2GETHER SUPPORT SOLUTIONS LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

21 Apr 2026 at 14:31

Planning

05 Feb 2026 at 13:09

Summary of the contracting process

2Gether Support Solutions Limited is currently overseeing a tender process for Vending Services, aimed at providing smart retail and vending solutions across multiple acute hospital sites in East Kent. The buyer operates primarily in the healthcare sector from William Harvey Hospital in Ashford, Kent, UK. The tender, which is in the active stage, seeks suppliers for services at hospitals including QEQM Queen Elizabeth Queen Mother Margate, William Harvey Hospital Ashford, Kent and Canterbury Hospital Canterbury, Royal Victoria Hospital Folkestone, and Buckland Hospital Dover. Interested parties should submit their documents by the deadline of 22nd May 2026 via the Atamis Health Family portal. The contract is valued at approximately £1,200,000 GBP and is intended to commence in October 2026, lasting for three years with potential extensions. Procurement will follow an open procedure method, ensuring a competitive selection process.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity, particularly for companies specialising in the provision and maintenance of vending machines and smart retail systems. Suitable contenders include businesses capable of delivering comprehensive food and beverage solutions, with a focus on innovation and efficient service aligned with NHS food standards. This contract could facilitate expansion into regulated healthcare environments, enhancing credibility and fostering partnerships. Given its size and scope, SMEs are encouraged to apply, offering them a chance to establish a lucrative presence in the public healthcare sector. Successful applicants will provide not only equipment but also ensure robust performance management and governance, critical in a healthcare setting.

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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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: depending on overall performance of delivery of contract

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0648e0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036225-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
23 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2026-07-31

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
2GETHER SUPPORT SOLUTIONS LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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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

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