Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) services DPS (SC240025)
Buyer: Kent County Council
- Published
- 29 May 2026
- Submission deadline
- 11 September 2026
- Estimated value
- £4,000,000
- Place of performance
- UKJ4
- Procedure
- Restricted procedure
- Notice number
- 050970-2026
- Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-06a936
- Official source
- Official source
CPV codes
- 92000000Recreational, cultural and sporting services
Description
The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme in Kent focuses on supporting children's physical health and wellbeing by providing nutritious meals and engaging activities during school holidays. Families with children aged four to sixteen who are eligible for benefits-related Free School Meals (FSM) can access these free opportunities during the Easter, summer, and Christmas breaks. This initiative is funded by the Department for Education (DfE), with grant conditions outlined in the Memorandum of Understanding signed by Kent County Council (KCC). The programme aims to address the challenges some families face during school holidays, such as increased food and childcare costs and reduced household income, which can make it difficult to provide adequate meals and activities for children. HAF offers a variety of enriching activities designed to keep children active and socially engaged during the holidays. Participating families also benefit from resources and support to help improve their understanding of nutrition and food budgeting. The opportunity to apply for this contract was first made available in December 2024. As this is a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), bidders may subm…
Lots (4)
| Lot | Description | CPV code | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North | 92000000 Recreational, cultural and sporting services | £4,000,000 |
| 2 | East | 92000000 Recreational, cultural and sporting services | £4,000,000 |
| 3 | South | 92000000 Recreational, cultural and sporting services | £4,000,000 |
| 4 | West | 92000000 Recreational, cultural and sporting services | £4,000,000 |
Official publications
- FTS · 050970-2026 · 29 May 2026
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the deadline to bid for this tender?
- The submission deadline is 11 September 2026. Check the official source, as dates can be modified.
- What is the estimated value of this tender?
- The estimated value published by the buyer is £4,000,000.
- Who is the buyer of this tender?
- The contracting authority is Kent County Council (United Kingdom).
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- Bids are submitted through the official public procurement portal in the United Kingdom. El Vínculo helps you find tenders and analyse their documents; submission always happens at the official source.
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