Education
Elevate student refreshment experiences for universities, schools and colleges with our range of commercial coffee machines, healthy vending options, refreshing water dispensers, or comprehensive all-in-one micro market setups.
Our commitment is to offer easily manageable and diverse snack and drink solutions for the educational sector across the UK. Leasing and renting options for coffee and vending machines for universities, schools and colleges.
Encourage healthy eating habits for students and staff with Vending Sense
Our comprehensive range of refreshment solutions, beneficial to an educational institute, is available across the UK. From high-capacity coffee machine setups for self-service during study breaks to strategically placed healthy vending machines, our solutions optimise workflow, drive impulse purchases, and promote wellness and satisfaction through nutritional snacks and wholesome meals.
Reduce catering costs with a tailored micro market solution
Experience a remarkable 95% reduction in plastic usage while providing round-the-clock refreshments to promote overall well-being levels and improvements to communal breakout areas.
Our fully managed solution ensures alignment with your institute’s goals, provides simple payment options and offers nutritious self-serve food and drinks for students and staff.
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Commercial Coffee Machines
Leasing a commercial coffee machine includes free installation and on-site training by our expert engineer, ensuring simplified management and long-lasting performance.
Vending Machines
Accessible through leasing or renting, our fully managed service ensures 24/7 consumables and operational support for snack, drink, or fresh food vending machines.
Water Dispensers
Leasing or purchasing a water dispenser provides access to a dedicated account manager who will oversee the installation, ensuring optimal placement for user satisfaction.
Micro Markets
A fully customisable micro market solution transforms any break-out space, offering not just convenience but an innovative self-service area to boost user’s satisfaction and engagement.
UK-based vending solutions to fuel your students and staff
Discover our range of commercial vending machines
Explore our range of high-capacity vending machines, designed to provide energising snacks and refreshments to your students and staff throughout the day. Each machine includes free delivery, installation and on-site training. Find the perfect university vending machine with Vending Sense.
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Why partner with Vending Sense?
Taking pride in our Trustpilot rating, Vending Sense is not just a vending provider, but a partner to your business. Collaborating with us provides access to a supportive team, on-site training during installation, complimentary 12-month maintenance, and flexible packages tailored
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Can the refreshment solution be customised to fit the school’s needs or preferences?
Of course, we offer a range of customisation options, including branding opportunities, digital promotions on products, and the ability to personalise hot beverages – adjusting their strength to suit users and encourage healthy caffeine intake. Our vending machines and micro market solutions also provide flexibility in product offerings.
In collaboration with our partners at Nebrak, we provide fully customisable solutions, from worktops to stands and catering interiors. These can be tailored to seamlessly match your specific branding, theme requirements and surroundings.
With expertise in design, manufacturing, and installation, we are well-equipped to optimise your space and deliver a visually cohesive solution tailored to your brand.
What maintenance and support are provided for the refreshment solution?
Our comprehensive maintenance and support package includes round-the-clock phone support and a detailed knowledge base featuring easy-to-follow maintenance and cleaning articles for all our machines. Upon installation, you’ll benefit from free on-site training from our expert engineers. Additionally, our managed service, empowered by telemetry technology, ensures proactive on-site assistance. This means we are equipped to address any issues before they impact your workflow, guaranteeing smooth operations.
Is it better to lease or buy a coffee machine or vending machine for a school?
Leasing a coffee or vending machine offers significant advantages, primarily due to our leasing agreements being 100% tax-deductible. This arrangement treats the lease as a revenue expense, providing potential tax benefits for your school. Moreover, our leasing options offer added flexibility, allowing for an upgrade path after just 12 months. This flexibility ensures that your refreshment setup can be easily adjusted to align perfectly with your evolving business needs.
Are schools allowed vending machines?
In the UK, the placement of vending machines in schools is subject to regulations and guidelines set forth by government bodies such as the Department for Education and the School Food Standards. These regulations often focus on promoting healthier eating habits among students and may restrict the types of products that can be sold in school vending machines. Currently schools in and around London that achieve a Healthy Schools London Award must comply with the Children’s Food Trust food standards for school meals and other than lunch, including vending machines. More on London vending regulations can be read here.
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Sustainability
Our commitment to sustainability drives our operations, from 100% recyclable packaging for our Sense Coffee beans to our micro-market solutions that encourage an impressive 95% reduction in plastic usage.
Learn MoreConsumables
Simplify consumables ordering with our Client Area portal, offering access to over 60 renowned brands. This includes our ethically sourced Sense Coffee beans and machine cleaning products.
Learn MoreFood Safety
Rest assured that our consumables adhere to the highest food safety allergen protection standards, supported by our partnership with Allergen Accreditation and alignment with Natasha’s Law.
Learn MoreMaintenance
Enjoy peace of mind with our complimentary 12-month warranty, covering parts, call-outs, and labour costs. This automatically extends into our paid maintenance plan, ensuring ongoing support.
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