Tender

Administration and Coordination of Worcestershire's Holiday Activities and Food Grant (HAF) 2022/23

WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

12 Jan 2022 at 14:04

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Worcestershire County Council is initiating a tender for the "Administration and Coordination of Worcestershire's Holiday Activities and Food Grant (HAF) 2022/23". This process aims to provide holiday activities and meals for children benefiting from free school meals across Worcestershire. The tender is currently in the active stage and is set to close on 16th February 2022. The contract will run from 1st June 2022 until 31st January 2024, with a possible extension until 31st January 2026, depending on additional funding. The procurement method is classified as an open procedure, with the related industry category being social work services, particularly focusing on daycare services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in holiday activities, food services, and social care provision. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-aligned to participate in this procurement process, benefiting from the grant funding to deliver impactful community-based programmes. Companies engaged in catering, event planning, or providing childcare services are especially encouraged to consider submitting a proposal to expand their reach within the Worcestershire community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Administration and Coordination of Worcestershire's Holiday Activities and Food Grant (HAF) 2022/23

Notice Description

Worcestershire County Council has been awarded funding from the Department for Education (DfE) for local coordination of free holiday activities and healthy food (HAF) for benefits related free school meal children and those who are just about managing/ vulnerable children, with scope to reach up to 15%. Worcestershire Children First (WCF), on behalf of WCC, is seeking a provider to administer and distribute this grant funding and co-ordinate holiday activities and food for the summer and Christmas holidays in 2022 & Easter, summer and Christmas holidays in 2023; under the umbrella of Ready Steady Worcestershire. The contract period will run from 1st June 2022 to 31st January 2024. This is to allow time to prepare for summer holiday delivery as well as provide the relevant monitoring reports following Christmas holiday delivery. There will be an option to extend this up to 31st January 2026 as required, subject to confirmation and receipt of further HAF funding from the DfE. This value is built into the tender. If you wish to view the documents for this opportunity please click 'Express Interest'. Following this, if you wish to apply for this opportunity please click 'Opt in' which will then enable you to view and complete the Standard Questionnaire and upload the relevant documents. After uploading all required documents and completing the questionnaire(s) please remember to press the 'Submit your Return' button at the bottom of the page. Suppliers will receive a system generated email to confirm successful submission of their return. Any questions or clarification should be conducted via 'Correspondence' through this portal. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2eaebfab-e160-4d95-bd29-d0cf7803ed63
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85310000 - Social work services

85312100 - Daycare services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jun 2022 - 31 Jan 2024 1-2 years
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
WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Deb Roe (CCO)
Contact Email
droe@worcestershire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01905 844896

Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTERSHIRE
Postcode
WR5 2NP
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Nunnery
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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