# Provision of a managed vending solution for Keele University

> Contract award record from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Keele University Leisure Centre](/buyers/keele-university-leisure-centre/contract-awards)
- Contract winner: Alpine Vending Co Ltd
- Award value: £14,400
- Tender value: £14,400
- Award date: 10 April 2026
- Published: 20 July 2026
- Contract start: 14 July 2026
- Contract end: 13 July 2028
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 7aa4f127-e181-449c-a152-06f2b81c14cc-907101
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-26056a3d-e272-42fb-a062-abff6b1eba6d

## Description

Provision of a managed vending solution for Keele University under the YPO Framework, including the supply, installation and maintenance of hot drinks, cold drinks and snack vending machines on a free-of-charge loan basis\. The contract incorporates a rebate-based commercial model, providing the University with ongoing financial returns based on machine sales, whilst ensuring a fully compliant framework procurement route\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7aa4f127-e181-449c-a152-06f2b81c14cc-907101)