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Coordination of the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme in Somerset

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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07 Jan 2026 at 15:07

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council has awarded the contract for the "Coordination of the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme in Somerset" to SASP. This contract is part of a Department for Education initiative to provide children eligible for benefits-related Free School Meals with activities and healthy meals during holidays. Classified under the Health and Social Work Services industry category, the contract will operate from January 2026 to December 2029. Although the tender stage has been completed, the procurement stage is at the 'award' stage as of 7th January 2026. The contract involves an expenditure of £450,000 GBP and is aimed at services across the United Kingdom, including overseas territories and regions such as the Channel Islands and Isle of Man.

The coordination of the HAF programme presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for those with expertise in children's services, community engagement, and non-profit sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly suitable for this procurement, given the focus on local community impact and service delivery. The contract reflects a robust commitment to social welfare and community development, making it an ideal opportunity for organisations seeking to expand their social impact footprint in the field of public health and welfare services.

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Notice Title

Coordination of the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme in Somerset

Notice Description

The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme is a Department for Education (DfE) funded initiative aimed at providing enriching activities and healthy meals to children eligible for benefits-related Free School Meals (FSM) during school holidays. Somerset Council seeks a delivery partner to coordinate the HAF programme across the county from April 2026 to March 2029.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-70fff875-1ab4-4362-8085-8f52172e6db9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53be9bc4-14e7-4a25-b3c8-4765d044f399
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SASP

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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