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title: "Vending Services for University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust"
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# Vending Services for University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS DORSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-884a14e9-1c08-46f5-8820-e2aaf2f56aec

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## Summary

The University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for vending services under an open procedure. Structured as a service contract within the catering services industry (CPV: 55520000), the contract commences on 27th January 2025 and runs until 26th January 2030, with the possibility of an extension up to seven years total. Located in Poole, UK (postcode BH15 2JB), the Trust sought to secure vending services, resulting in a contract valued at £161,406. The procurement stage is now at the award phase, with relevant dates including the contract award on 27th February 2025 and the publication of the award notice on 24th March 2025.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses within the vending services sector to align with a reputable NHS foundation, which can enhance their portfolio and market presence. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) such as taste Vending Ltd, the successful bidder, demonstrate suitability for such opportunities. Engaging in this procurement helps foster business growth through long-term contracts and stable revenue streams. Establishments with the capability to deliver high-quality catering services and those aspiring to enhance their expertise within the public health domain would stand to benefit from participating in similar future tenders.

## Notice

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust have procured Vending Services. The length of the contract is for a period of five (5) years with the option to extend the contract annually for a further two years. Total Contract length 7 years (5 years + 1 year + 1 year).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/879bbfcc-60e5-4d28-a91f-9f044661d94b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Jan 2025 - 26 Jan 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £161,406 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £161,406 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS DORSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | POOLE |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH15 2JB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Poole Town |
| Westminster constituency | Poole |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TASTE VENDING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2025 at 10:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/879bbfcc-60e5-4d28-a91f-9f044661d94b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/879bbfcc-60e5-4d28-a91f-9f044661d94b
  24th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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