Tender

Southend-on-Sea Holiday Activity and Food Programme Round 8

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

29 Aug 2024 at 07:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Southend-on-Sea City Council has announced the reopening of their Approved Provider List (APL) for the provision of Holiday Activity and Food Programme Services in Southend-on-Sea. This procurement falls under the Health and Social Work Services category and is designated for the East of England. The current stage of the procurement is the Tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 2nd October 2024 at 12 Noon. Contracts are scheduled to start on 1st December 2024 and run through to 31st December 2024. This opportunity is specifically intended for new providers who wish to join the APL, and existing providers need not reapply.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing healthy food and educational activities to vulnerable children during school holidays. It is particularly well-suited for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) interested in delivering services that meet the Department for Education's requirements for nutritious food, physical activities, and engaging programmes. Successful tenderers will benefit from the potential for long-term collaboration with the Council and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children's lives and their local community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Southend-on-Sea Holiday Activity and Food Programme Round 8

Notice Description

Southend-on-Sea City Council is re-opening the Approved Provider List (APL) for the provision of Holiday Activity and Food Programme Services in Southend-on-Sea. Please note this opportunity is for new providers to tender to join the list from round 6, existing providers do not need to reapply. The Healthy Activities and Food programme (HAF) has been funded by the Department for Education to deliver activities and food to vulnerable children during school holiday periods. The provision must be used to provide access to holiday activity programmes as follows: - At least 4 hours for 4 days a week for 4 weeks the Summer, and - a week in Easter and - a week at Christmas - Inclusive and accessible provision - Provision offered to all FSM children of statutory school age in the LA The minimum standards for the delivery of high-quality provision include healthy food (meeting the school food standards) enriching activities, physical activities, nutritional education, and robust policies and procedures. Government wants children attending clubs to: * Eat more healthily * Be more active * Take part in engaging and enriching activities * Be safe and not isolated * Have greater knowledge of health and nutrition * Be more engaged with school and other services * Have greater knowledge and awareness of holiday club provision Service providers are invited to view the documents and submit their tender to join the APL and the fifth round will close on Wednesday 2nd October 2024 at 12 Noon. Southend-on-Sea City Council is re-opening the Approved Provider List (APL) for the provision of Holiday Activity and Food Programme Services in Southend-on-Sea. Please note we have already completed rounds 1, to 7, and the opportunity is for new providers to tender to join the list from round 8, existing providers do not need to reapply. The Healthy Activities and Food programme (HAF) has been funded by the Department for Education to deliver activities and food to vulnerable children during school holiday periods. Additional information: A previous advert was published on 6th May 2022 regarding the opening of the APL and inviting providers to tender to be part of the APL. There have been multiple adverts since, advertising each round and additional providers were added to the list. This notice is for new providers to bid, and existing providers do not need to reapply. Service providers are invited to view the documents and submit their tender to join the APL and the fifth round will close on 12 Noon on Wednesday 2nd October 2024. Please view the documents here: https://procontract.due-north.com with the reference DN610396. The APL will remain open for providers to join, but evaluations will be carried out before the next term commences.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0dfc0a7-d840-41dd-84f0-8ba037b0581c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Approved Provider List
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
Postcode
SS2 6EN
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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