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title: "Invitation to tender for the Supply and Servicing of Food/Beverage Vending Machines (SFT/AT/111)"
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# Invitation to tender for the Supply and Servicing of Food/Beverage Vending Machines (SFT/AT/111)

Buyer: SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04382f

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## Summary

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is carrying out a public procurement process for the supply and servicing of food and beverage vending machines, with the contract identified as IGEN019. The procurement falls under the catering services industry category (CPV code 55520000) and will be executed at multiple NHS premises across Somerset, including Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton. The process is currently in the award stage with a contract valued at £496,000 signed on 1st August 2024. Initially commenced via an open procedure, the tender invited bids from eligible suppliers, with a specific focus on providing a comprehensive solution that includes vending machines, software management systems, and payment systems, although the latter may require separate negotiation outside the main agreement.

This procurement presents strategic growth opportunities for businesses in the catering services and vending machine sectors, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive service solutions including maintenance and technical support. Given the focus on supplying a 'complete solution', businesses with robust service offerings, advanced software capabilities, and effective payment systems will find this tender particularly relevant. Small and medium-sized enterprises, especially those based in or with operational reach in Somerset, are well-positioned to leverage their local presence to gain a competitive edge in the procurement process managed by Somerset NHS Foundation Trust.

## Notice

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to procure vending machines for the provision of snacks and cold beverages (Lot 1) and hot beverages (Lot 2) to be vended at multiple NHS premises across Somerset.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to procure vending machines for the provision of snacks and cold beverages (Lot 1) and hot beverages (Lot 2) to be vended at multiple NHS premises across Somerset. 

The Trust is keen to purchase a 'complete solution' including vending machines, relevant Software Management Software ('SMS') and payment system as part of an inclusive offer. However, it is accepted by the Trust that the purchase of the SMS and payment system may have to be negotiated outside of this Agreement.

Renewal: 2 x 12-month optional extensions to 31/8/2029

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025470-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | £250,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £496,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 5DA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK23 Somerset CC |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 50883000 - Repair and maintenance services of catering equipment
- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 12 Aug 2024 at 15:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025470-2024
- 8 Feb 2024 at 10:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004171-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.england.nhs.uk//
- https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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