--- title: "SPS-02223 Fully Managed Vending Services for SPS" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000825823" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000825823" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000825823.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000825823.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE" published: "2026-03-06" --- # SPS-02223 Fully Managed Vending Services for SPS Buyer: SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000825823 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000825823) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000825823.json) ## Summary The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) has begun the planning stage of a procurement process for a fully managed vending service across its estate, encompassing various locations such as 14 publicly operated prisons throughout Scotland and additional sites including Community Custody Units in Glasgow and Dundee, headquarters in Edinburgh, SPS College in Falkirk, and its Central Stores facility in Fauldhouse. Categorised under 'Public order and safety', this tender represents an opportunity for suppliers to provide vending services aligned with NHS Healthy Living Award criteria, with responsibilities including stocking, cleaning, maintenance, and service visits as agreed with each site. The procurement process anticipates publication of an Invitation to Tender (ITT) alongside the Single Procurement Document (SPD) after the Contract Notice is released. Key dates include a future notice date for 1st May 2026, with potential suppliers urged to express interest via available platforms. The procurement presents an attractive opportunity for businesses specialising in vending machine operations and maintenance to expand their market reach within the public sector. This tender is ideal for companies with experience in vending services that can ensure healthier options provided to prison staff and visitors. Potential bidders who are equipped to handle the regular stocking and maintenance of vending machines will find this contract beneficial, affording long-term growth given its scale and public sector backing. Suppliers capable of fulfilling technical upkeep and routine site service visits will likely excel in the competitive bidding process, which facilitates extensive exposure within public facilities across 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 | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551136 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information 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 | 1 May 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 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551136 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551136 SPS-02223 Fully Managed Vending Services for SPS - 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. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=825823 - http://www.sps.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000825823 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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