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title: "Vending Solutions 2024"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d018b520-32c1-4306-8314-a809cb331345"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NHS SUPPLY CHAIN"
published: "2024-02-22"
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# Vending Solutions 2024

Buyer: NHS SUPPLY CHAIN  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d018b520-32c1-4306-8314-a809cb331345

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## Summary

The NHS Supply Chain is seeking to establish a Non-exclusive Framework Agreement for the supply of Vending Solutions to Trusts within the NHS. The procurement process, titled "Vending Solutions 2024," falls under the industry category of Food, beverages, tobacco, and related products. This tender is currently at the Award stage. The deadline for tender submissions is on March 25, 2024. The contract period is set to start on October 4, 2024, and end on October 3, 2028.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, with an anticipated value of approximately £26,000,000 over 48 months. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract. Businesses involved in providing vending machine solutions, food and beverage products, maintenance services, and smart technology solutions are encouraged to participate in this open procedure tender.

## Notice

NHS Supply Chain: Food seeks to establish a Non-exclusive Framework Agreement for the supply of Vending Solutions to Trusts within the NHS (the "Customer(s)"). via the Direct Route covering products from the following categories: Cold Drinks, Snacks and Confectionery Vending Machines, Chilled Food Vending Machines, Hot Food Vending Machines, Hot Beverage Machines, Coffee Shop Solutions, Ward Beverage Trolleys, Water Dispensers, Reverse Vending, Smart Technology & Shop Solutions, Maintenance and Service. The awarded suppliers will be responsible for the supply (as a result of re-opening of competition or direct award) who will deliver and manage Vending Solutions into the NHS and its Trusts for their catering needs. It is anticipated that in the first 18 months the value of the Framework Agreement will be in the region of PS9,750,000. This is based on the Trusts currently using the NHS Supply Chain: Food's framework. For the full 48 month term (if extended) the anticipated value of the Framework Agreement will be in the region of PS26,000,000. These values are approximate only and are based on the most recent historical usage information, with a forecasted level of growth. The values provided are for guidance only and are not a guarantee of business.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4936bb8f-0903-4a97-a7ff-2e0da6e476f7 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Oct 2024 - 3 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £26,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS SUPPLY CHAIN |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 8UG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

## Release History

- 22 Feb 2024 at 17:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4936bb8f-0903-4a97-a7ff-2e0da6e476f7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4936bb8f-0903-4a97-a7ff-2e0da6e476f7
  22nd February 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005859-2024
  Find a Tender Contract Notice 2024/S 000-005859

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