--- title: "Vending KCL - AWARD" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6ec2569d-f294-4b7d-9890-1b93ae10c91f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6ec2569d-f294-4b7d-9890-1b93ae10c91f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6ec2569d-f294-4b7d-9890-1b93ae10c91f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6ec2569d-f294-4b7d-9890-1b93ae10c91f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "TUCO LTD" published: "2023-05-19" --- # Vending KCL - AWARD Buyer: TUCO LTD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6ec2569d-f294-4b7d-9890-1b93ae10c91f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6ec2569d-f294-4b7d-9890-1b93ae10c91f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6ec2569d-f294-4b7d-9890-1b93ae10c91f.json) ## Summary The buying organization, TUCO Ltd, has awarded the contract for a fully managed vending machine service at Kings College London campus. The contract, valued at £490,000, will last for 5 years, with possible extensions. The procurement method used was a restricted procedure, with the tender closing on December 22, 2022. The contract period is set to start on June 30, 2023, and end on June 29, 2028. The procurement process has reached the award stage as of May 12, 2023. This public procurement opportunity at Kings College London presents a lucrative chance for businesses in the vending machines industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this tender particularly suitable. The contract provides stability and growth potential for suppliers, with a focus on delivering world-class vending services to a renowned educational institution in London. Businesses adept in managing vending operations and catering to large and diverse customer bases are well-positioned to compete for this contract. ## Notice Kings College London campus require a fully managed vending machine service. The contract will be for 5 years with a view to extending 2 x 1 years. The estimated value of this contract is PS70,000 per annum. King's is: one of the top 10 UK universities in the world. the fourth oldest university in England. research-led and based in the heart of London. King's has over 31,000 students, including more than 12,800 postgraduates from some 150 countries and over 8,500 employees. King's provides world-class teaching and cutting-edge research. In the 2014 Research Excellence Framework REF King's was ranked 6th nationally in the power ranking, which takes into account both the quality and quantity of research activity, and 7th for quality according to Times Higher Education rankings. Eighty-four per cent of research at King's was deemed world-leading or internationally excellent The university is in the top seven UK universities for research earnings and has an overall annual income of just over PS738 million. King's has a distinguished reputation in the humanities, law, the sciences, including health areas such as psychiatry, medicine, nursing and dentistry. For further information please visit the College's web site For more information regarding the College's Missions and Strategy please visit the web site Campus size and location King's operates 28 buildings over 4 campuses. Full details of all the campuses and locations. King's Food Operates 20 food and drink outlets, over 4 campuses, internal and external hospitality and vending provision. We are 3 star accredited by the Sustainable Restaurant Association, a 2 star Fairtrade Accredited University and a proud contributor to King's Sport receiving Platinum Healthy Campus Accreditation ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cfaa56d-99b2-4077-a4ba-12b4bc07499b | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 May 2023 | | Submission deadline | 22 Dec 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 11 May 2023 | | Contract period | 29 Jun 2023 - 29 Jun 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £490,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | TUCO LTD | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M2 7LE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Deansgate | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | MOTHER GROUP | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 42933000 - Vending machines ## Release History - 19 May 2023 at 07:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cfaa56d-99b2-4077-a4ba-12b4bc07499b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cfaa56d-99b2-4077-a4ba-12b4bc07499b 19th May 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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