Tender

Holiday Activities and Food Service

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

21 Nov 2025 at 12:50

Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool City Council is currently in the tender stage, seeking proposals for the Holiday Activities and Food Service programme. This initiative is designed to support children and young people eligible for benefits-related free school meals and is classified under the education and training services category. The service contract will cover the period from June 2026 to May 2029, with activities scheduled during Easter, Summer, and Christmas holidays over these years. The procurement process follows an open procedure, with proposals being accepted until the 18th of December 2025. The procurement has a value of £162,500 and will be implemented in England, United Kingdom.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for organisations specialising in education, training, and food services to expand their portfolios and build ties with Liverpool City Council. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria outlined. The open procurement method guarantees a level playing field, enabling a diverse range of businesses to compete for this contract, thereby fostering growth and innovation within the sector.

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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).

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/d81da5c9-2537-4bf3-9280-74fa2e5e59f0
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

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