# Public tenders

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# Fully managed vending service for NHS Ayrshire & Arran

NHS Ayrshire & Arran is seeking a fully managed service supplying vending beverages and snacks. The open supplies contract is for 60 months, is not divided into lots, and will not be renewed. Quality and price each carry 50% of the award weighting. The notice directs bidders to the SPD module and procurement documents for participation and selection conditions, and asks bidders to describe proposed community benefits, including fair work and upskilling in Ayrshire.

- Status: open
- Country: GB
- Buyer: NHS Ayrshire & Arran
- Submission deadline: 2026-11-02 (date)
- Original notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/092431-2026
- Source checked: 2026-10-14T03:12:57.138347Z

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