Award

Holiday Activities and Food Service

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Mar 2026 at 13:19

Award Notice
Tender

21 Nov 2025 at 12:50

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Service, initiated by Liverpool City Council, focuses on delivering education and training services for children eligible for free school meals during school holidays, namely Easter, Summer, and Christmas. The tender follows an open procedure and targets the service delivery from June 2026 to May 2029 within England, UK. The procurement has moved from the tender stage, originally published on 21st November 2025, to the award stage, confirmed on 3rd March 2026, with Merseyside Play Action Council being the successful supplier. The total contract value amounts to £450,000, with the contract period ranging from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2027.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for growth for SMEs and VCSEs specialising in education and training services, particularly those focusing on children's welfare and food service management. With a robust contract value, businesses fitting this profile can leverage their expertise to expand within the public sector, enhance service quality, and potentially secure further extensions or additional contracts from similar councils or organisations, given the emphasis on inclusivity and community service in the procurement strategy.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Holiday Activities and Food Service

Notice Description

Liverpool City Council is seeking a provider to deliver the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme for children and young people eligible for benefits-related free school meals. The service will run during Easter, Summer, and Christmas school holidays from June 2026 to May 2029 (subject to funding and extension options).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4d748bc7-7058-416e-865d-a46b3d68149e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/986141a8-afaf-4f9c-9b30-727a64d18faf
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£162,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1DS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MERSEYSIDE PLAY ACTION COUNCIL

Further Information

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