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Award

28 Jun 2021 at 17:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Bedford Borough Council has initiated the "Holiday Activities & Food Programme 2021" under an open procurement method, inviting local organisations to provide face-to-face activities and healthy meals for children aged 5-17 in the Borough. This procurement process is currently in the Award stage, following its tender period which concluded on 8th June 2021. The awarded contract, valued at £370,475, spans from 22nd July 2021 to 21st July 2022, and the activities will be focused in the East of England, specifically within Bedford Borough.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, specifically those involved in children's activities, nutrition services, and community support initiatives. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) will find themselves well-suited to compete, benefiting from government funding aimed at enhancing summer and holiday provisions for vulnerable children. Companies that can deliver engaging and healthy activity programmes during the school holidays are particularly encouraged to participate.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Holiday Activities & Food Programme 2021

Notice Description

Bedford Borough Council ('the Council') has received government funding to deliver the Holiday Activities and Food Programme (HAF) for children and young people in the Borough who are aged 5-17, are a resident of Bedford Borough and who are eligible for Free School Meals (FSM). The Council has commissioned a number of local organisations to join an Approved Provider List (APL), which will aim to deliver a programme of face-to-face activities and healthy meals for vulnerable children over the school summer and Christmas holidays of 2021.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1dc8a63b-7187-465a-9ae6-ccb14e861abb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48c2ec4a-c5c1-41cd-a26e-07fea63c7ec3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55241000 - Holiday centre services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£370,475 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£370,475 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jun 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20215 years ago
Contract Period
22 Jul 2021 - 21 Jul 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Bedford Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 9AP
Postcode Area
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
16
Supplier Names

Activate Management

Autism Bedfordshire

Bedford and District Cerebral Palsy Society

Bedford Mencap

Canoe Trail Ltd

Country Days Ltd

Dawn Until Dusk Ltd

Football Fun Factory (Community 021) Ltd.

IMPAKT Housing & Support

R&D Coaching

RIDE HIGH LIMITED

SHIRLEY SPORTS LIMITED

SSG Services (Est 2003) Limited

SUPPORT IN THE COMMUNITY LIMITED

Unity COE Multi Academy Trust - Great Barford Primary Academy

Wiseminds Escape Rooms

Further Information

Notice Documents

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