---
title: "Vending Services for University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0499bf"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS DORSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-03-24"
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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-h6vhtk-0499bf

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## Summary

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust is leading a procurement process for Vending Services. This process falls under the catering services category, specifically within the CPV classification 55520000. The services will be provided within the UKK2 region, and the procurement is currently at the tender stage. The contract length is set to be five years starting from 1st November 2024, with an option to extend annually for a further two years, making the total contract length potentially seven years. Interested suppliers must submit their tenders electronically or in writing by 10th October 2024, at 14:00 BST. The procurement method involves an award procedure with prior publication of a call for competition.

This tender offers significant opportunities for suppliers specialising in vending machine provisioning and maintenance. With a contract value of £750,000, it is designed to encourage business growth for companies capable of delivering high-quality and socially responsible vending solutions. Companies with expertise in vending services, particularly those able to meet the criteria for quality (30%), social values (10%), and financial efficiency (60%), are well-suited to compete for this opportunity. This procurement not only supports business expansion but also aligns with the NHS’s values in delivering health services. For SMEs looking to establish or strengthen their foothold in the health sector, this is a perfect opportunity to showcase their capabilities to a prominent public sector client.

## Notice

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust has 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).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust has 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 | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010821-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure with prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Jan 2025 - 26 Jan 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| Lots value | £750,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £161,406 |

## Status

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

## 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 | TLK2 Dorset and Somerset |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 42933000 - Vending machines
- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2025 at 09:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010821-2025
- 10 Sep 2024 at 15:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029007-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.tastevending.co.uk
- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.gov.uk/courts-tribunals
- https://www.judiciary.uk/courts-and-tribunals/high-court/
- https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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