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Kirklees College - Vending Machines

In brief

Kirklees College is looking for suppliers for food and drink work (UK-wide).

The estimated value is £10,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 November 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Monday 5 October 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Key dates

How bids are scored

Pricing 55% · Quality 45%

A balance of quality and price.

Competition

Typical: a median of 5 bids per contract for food and drink contracts across the UK (from 181 awards in the last 12 months).

Kirklees College - Vending Machines across all 7 sites.

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Can you prepare a good bid in 7 days?That is tight, especially for a first bid with this buyer.
Is a contract of about £10,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in locations across the UK?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

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Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Send clarification questions before midday, Monday 28 September 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Monday 5 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Procurements

Awards

Closes 28Sept
PURCON 5035 Retail Supply Partnership
University of East AngliaEast of EnglandFood and drink supplies, IT services and software
Closing soon16 hours leftExpress interest
£9mestimated
Closes 6Oct
Convenience and impulse foods including confectionery
Ipswich Borough CouncilEast of EnglandFood and drink supplies
Open8 days left5 lotsSuitable for SMEs
£415kestimated
Closes 6Oct
Provision and Distribution of Bread and Baked Goods
Gateshead Borough CouncilNorth EastFood and drink supplies, Catering
Open8 days leftSuitable for SMEsFramework
£200kframework ceiling
Closes 7Oct
Trace, Evaluate and Reinforce (TracER)
Department for TransportUK-wideGrounds maintenance and landscaping, Food and drink supplies
Open9 days leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract
£135kestimated
Closes 7Oct
PAN3281 - Supply and Delivery of Confectionery, Food and Related Products
Leicester City CouncilEast MidlandsFood and drink supplies
Open9 days leftSuitable for SMEs
£500kestimated

From notice 082382-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 28 August 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.