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Type of document: Contract Notice
Country: United Kingdom
Publication Ref: 020315/S 000-2026
Nature of contract: Supply contract
Procedure: Not specified
Regulation of procurement: Not applicable
Type of bid required: Global bid

Prior information notice without call for competition

I) Contracting Authority/Entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Official name: Scottish Prison Service

Postal address: One Lochside, 1 Lochside Avenue
Town: Edinburgh
Region: United Kingdom
Postal code: EH12 9DJ
Country: United Kingdom

Contact Person: Catharine Dempsey
Telephone: +44 1313303572
Email: catharine.dempsey@prisons.gov.scot

Internet addresses

I.4) Type of the contracting authority
National or federal agency/office

I.5) Main activity
Public order and safety

II) Object
II.1.1) Title
SPS-02223 Fully Managed Vending Services for SPS
Reference number: SPS-02223

II.1.2) CPV Codes
Main CPV code
42933000

II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies

II.1.4) Short description
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.

II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title
Contract/Lot No
1

II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code
UKM – SCOTLAND
Main site or place of performance
-14 publicly operated prisons across Scotland.
-two Community Custody Units (Glasgow & Dundee),
-HQ (Edinburgh)
-SPS College (Falkirk),
-Central Stores facility (Fauldhouse)

II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.

II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
2026-05-01 00:00

IV) Procedure
IV.1) Description

IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement
Yes

VI) Complementary information

VI.3) Additional information
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at
(SC Ref:825823)

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
2026-03-06 11:49