---
title: "SPS-02223 Fully Managed Vending Services for SPS"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0663fe"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE"
published: "2026-03-06"
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# SPS-02223 Fully Managed Vending Services for SPS

Buyer: SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0663fe

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## Summary

The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) is in the planning stage for the procurement of fully managed vending services, aimed at providing refreshments across its sites, which include 14 prisons and additional facilities in Scotland. The procurement process is classified under the industry category "Vending machines" and falls under the goods procurement category. The SPS plans to publish an Invitation to Tender (ITT) post the contract notice, with future notices expected around 1st May 2026. This initiative aligns with NHS Healthy Living Award criteria, promoting healthier choices for staff and visitors. This procurement aims to ensure regular stocking, hygiene maintenance, technical upkeep, and service visits as required at each location.

This tender creates growth opportunities for businesses specialising in vending services, particularly those able to offer comprehensive operational support, including replenishment, maintenance, and cleaning services. It is well-suited for businesses that can adhere to health and safety guidelines and possess the technical capacity to maintain vending machines. The tender facilitates participation for capable suppliers to contribute to the public sector, specifically in enhancing facilities and service quality within correctional institutions. Interested businesses are encouraged to prepare to meet the criteria set forth by the SPS, potentially expanding their footprints across multiple public sector locations in Scotland.

## Notice

The SPS provides a fully managed vending service across its entire estate. This service offers staff and visitors convenient access to a range of refreshments, including hot drinks, cold drinks, snacks, and confectionery. In addition, sites can opt to include fresh-food vending machines where required. All vending provision is aligned with the NHS Healthy Living Award criteria, ensuring healthier choices are available and promoted. The appointed supplier is responsible for the full operation of each machine. This includes: -Regular stocking and replenishment of products; -Routine cleaning and hygiene maintenance; -Technical upkeep, repairs, and general maintenance; and -Service visits at a frequency agreed with each individual site.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The SPS has commenced this procurement process in good faith and with the intention of awarding a contract. Following publication of the Contract Notice, an Invitation to Tender (ITT) including the Single Procurement Document (SPD) will be published by SPS and will be made available to bidders. Tender responses will then be evaluated by the SPS in accordance with the ITT.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020315-2026 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9DJ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Drum Brae/Gyle |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42933000 - Vending machines

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2026 at 11:49 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020315-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sps.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000825823
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=825823
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00384

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