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title: "Vending Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0648e0"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "2GETHER SUPPORT SOLUTIONS LIMITED"
published: "2026-04-21"
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# Vending Services

Buyer: 2GETHER SUPPORT SOLUTIONS LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0648e0

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## Summary

2Gether Support Solutions Limited is currently overseeing a tender process for Vending Services, aimed at providing smart retail and vending solutions across multiple acute hospital sites in East Kent. The buyer operates primarily in the healthcare sector from William Harvey Hospital in Ashford, Kent, UK. The tender, which is in the active stage, seeks suppliers for services at hospitals including QEQM Queen Elizabeth Queen Mother Margate, William Harvey Hospital Ashford, Kent and Canterbury Hospital Canterbury, Royal Victoria Hospital Folkestone, and Buckland Hospital Dover. Interested parties should submit their documents by the deadline of 22nd May 2026 via the Atamis Health Family portal. The contract is valued at approximately £1,200,000 GBP and is intended to commence in October 2026, lasting for three years with potential extensions. Procurement will follow an open procedure method, ensuring a competitive selection process.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity, particularly for companies specialising in the provision and maintenance of vending machines and smart retail systems. Suitable contenders include businesses capable of delivering comprehensive food and beverage solutions, with a focus on innovation and efficient service aligned with NHS food standards. This contract could facilitate expansion into regulated healthcare environments, enhancing credibility and fostering partnerships. Given its size and scope, SMEs are encouraged to apply, offering them a chance to establish a lucrative presence in the public healthcare sector. Successful applicants will provide not only equipment but also ensure robust performance management and governance, critical in a healthcare setting.

## Notice

2gether is looking for a supplier for the provision of smart retail, automated retail and vending services across multiple acute hospital sites within East Kent. They are QEQM Queen Elizabeth Queen Mother Margate WHH William Harvey Hospital Ashford KCH Kent and Canterbury Hospital Canterbury RVH Royal Victoria Hospital Folkestone BHD Buckland Hospital Dover. Contract Length 3 years with 2 x 12 Months Extensions. Estimated Contract start date from October 2026. This will be subject to change. The anticipated scope may include: * smart retail and micro-market solutions; * automated retail and vending services (where retained); * out-of-hours and 24/7 food and beverage provision; * associated equipment, technology, stocking, maintenance and replenishment; * central helpdesk, performance reporting and governance arrangements; and * commercial and performance management mechanisms appropriate to a regulated healthcare environment. The services are intended to support safe, reliable and compliant access to food and drink for staff, patients and visitors, aligned to NHS food standards and wider public-sector objectives.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: depending on overall performance of delivery of contract

### Planning Information

2gether is looking for a supplier for the provision of smart retail, automated retail and vending services across multiple acute hospital sites within East Kent. They are
QEQM Queen Elizabeth Queen Mother Margate
WHH William Harvey Hospital Ashford
KCH Kent and Canterbury Hospital Canterbury
RVH Royal Victoria Hospital Folkestone
BHD Buckland Hospital Dover.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036225-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | 2026-07-31 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | £1,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | 2GETHER SUPPORT SOLUTIONS LIMITED |
| Locality | KENT |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN24 0LZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Ashford |
| Electoral ward | Willesborough |
| Westminster constituency | Ashford |
| Delivery location | TLJ44 East Kent |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42933000 - Vending machines

## Release History

- 21 Apr 2026 at 14:31 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036225-2026
- 5 Feb 2026 at 13:09 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010460-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036225-2026
  21st April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010460-2026
  5th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/ProSpend__CustomCommunitiesLogin?startURL=%2Fone%2Fone.app#/alohaRedirect/apex/Supplier_Portal_2019
- https://www.2gethersupportsolutions.org/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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