Appendix One: Correc�ons’ spend on iced drink machines in prison
Table notes:
• In accordance with Correc�ons’ standard repor�ng conven�ons, figures are provided by
financial year.
• The rental spend in 2018/19 relates to rental of iced drink machines prior to the official
rol out in 2019.
• The table only reflects consumable items where the purchase can be directly linked to the
use of iced drink machines.
• Maintenance includes professional cleaning and sterilisa�on of the machines to ensure they
are compliant with food safety standards and do not cause our staff to become unwell.
• The figures for the 2023/24 financial year are as at 31 March 2024.
Type
2018/19 2019/20 2020/21
2021/22
2022/23 2023/24
Syrup*
9,903
65,402
36,935
46,117
26,447
32,469
Rental
10,000
-
-
-
-
-
Maintenance**
-
-
1,074
16,712
26,125
37,687
Other
-
2,321
1,744
2,970
-
-
consumables
* Includes an element of maintenance as well carried out by our syrup provider up to the 2021/22
financial year.
** Majority of maintenance was carried out by the syrup provider prior to 2021/22. From 2021/22
onwards, maintenance was transferred to our facili�es maintenance provider.