---
title: "ENHT - Vending Machine & Smart Dispensing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0683f5"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST AND NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE TEACHING NHS TRUST"
published: "2026-04-16"
---

# ENHT - Vending Machine & Smart Dispensing

Buyer: EAST AND NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE TEACHING NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0683f5

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## Summary

The East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust has concluded the contracting process for a vending machine and smart dispensing service, titled "ENHT - Vending Machine & Smart Dispensing". The contract was awarded to Care Vending, a large-scale supplier based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. This procurement was executed under a limited competition method, considered below the threshold. The procurement falls within the services category, specifically catering services and vending machines, located in the UKH23 region of the United Kingdom. The process reached its award stage on 16 April 2026, with the contract active from 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2029, with optional extensions available. Key details include the central government authority type and a rebate model within the agreement.

The contract provides significant potential for business growth, especially for enterprises specialising in catering and smart dispensing technologies. Businesses equipped to manage fully automated vending systems can compete effectively, thanks to the service's nil-cost and managed structure with a rebate model. Large enterprises can particularly benefit due to the service scale and the contract's longevity, which spans several years with renewal options. The opportunity supports businesses aiming to expand their operations in the healthcare sector. This procurement by the NHS Trust is an ideal opportunity for businesses seeking to collaborate in public sector healthcare services.

## Notice

The East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust completed a request for quotation (RFQ) for a nil-cost, fully managed vending and smart dispensing service with a rebate.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034596-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £37,071 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST AND NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE TEACHING NHS TRUST |
| Locality | STEVENAGE |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG1 4AB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Stevenage |
| Electoral ward | Woodfield |
| Westminster constituency | Stevenage |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 42933000 - Vending machines
- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2026 at 10:42 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034596-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034596-2026
  16th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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