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Fully Managed Vending Services for SPS

Issued by Scottish Prison Service · via UK Find a Tender Service

Published
18 Sept 2026
Closes
20 Oct 2026, 13:00 UTC
Reference
SPS-02223
Location
United Kingdom
Sector
Construction & Infrastructure
Type
goods

This notice was amended 2 times

Details changed after publication. Re-check the official notice before bidding.

  • Submission deadline changed from 20 Oct 2026, 14:00 UTC to 20 Oct 2026, 13:00 UTC
    First seen by FreeTender on 19 Sept 2026 — most portals don’t publish when a corrigendum was issued.
  • Submission deadline changed from 20 Oct 2026, 13:00 UTC to 20 Oct 2026, 14:00 UTC
    First seen by FreeTender on 19 Sept 2026 — most portals don’t publish when a corrigendum was issued.

Details

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.

Context for bidders

We hold 9 notices from Scottish Prison Service, going back to July 20267 of them still open. They buy mostly in Education & Training, Construction & Infrastructure and IT & Telecom. There are 337 open Construction & Infrastructure tenders in United Kingdom. This one closes in 32 days.

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