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SPS-02223 Fully Managed Vending Services for SPS
Scottish Prison Service · National agency
In brief
Scottish Prison Service is looking for suppliers for this contract (Scotland).
The notice does not state a value.
Bids close at 2pm, Tuesday 20 October 2026.
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Can I win this?
Key dates
- Bids by
- 2pm, Tuesday 20 October 2026
How bids are scored
Technical 30% · Price 70%
Price matters most. Expect to compete hard on cost.
Competition
Typical: a median of 5 bids per contract for this buyer (from 6 awards in the last 12 months).
What the notice says
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.
Should I bid?
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How to bid
- Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
- Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk.
- Make sure your bid arrives before 2pm, Tuesday 20 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.
Timeline
- Prior information notice · notice 020315-2026
- Contract notice · notice 088776-2026
About the buyer
Scottish Prison ServiceLast 12 months
Procurements
27Awards
8Suppliers it has used most
- Cello Electronics (UK) Ltd1 contract
- GMCB Ltd1 contract
- Hanex UK Limited1 contract
- Mitie Care & Custody Ltd1 contract
- Motorola Solutions UK Ltd1 contract
- SFTS1 contract
- Unify Business Solutions1 contract
- WA Products (UK) Limited t/a SceneSafe1 contract
From notice 020315-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 6 March 2026, last updated 18 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.