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Barnsley Council Holiday Activities and Food Programme (HAF)

MERCELL UK Ltd

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Barnsley Council Holiday Activities and Food Programme (HAF) has been completed. Managed by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, this initiative was implemented to deliver healthy food and enriching activities for disadvantaged children in Barnsley. This project falls under the services category, with a focus on children's holiday-camp services. The procurement process used an open procedure method, initiating in a tender stage ending on 27 May 2022 and followed by an award on 1 July 2022. The contract commenced on 25 July 2022 and is scheduled to conclude by 30 September 2026, with services delivered across various locations including Barnsley and extending to the United Kingdom and beyond.

This contract presents numerous opportunities for businesses, especially those skilled in delivering high-quality holiday club services. It is particularly suited to SMEs and VCSEs seeking to expand their operational capacity and involve themselves in community enrichment projects. Entities capable of collaborating with Barnsley Council to provide at least 4 hours per day of coordinated activities could benefit greatly. The involvement of suppliers such as Active Barnsley, Barnsley Community Gymnastics Academy, and others highlights the diverse expertise required for this expansive programme, providing a platform for businesses to engage at various levels of service provision in the community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Barnsley Council Holiday Activities and Food Programme (HAF)

Notice Description

The Department for Education funded 'Holiday Activities and Food' (HAF) programme provides healthy food and enriching activities to disadvantaged children. Following the 2021 national pilot, Government has announced the programme will be extended, provisionally to 2024 (inclusive). Barnsley Council are seeking to work in collaboration with a wide network of partners who can deliver high quality holiday club provision coordinated across Barnsley, delivered for the equivalent of at least 4 hours a day.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cadaba8c-6437-4ed8-9447-3822de22017a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85f8acd5-3bd9-48a4-9f59-3da853e28765
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55243000 - Children's holiday-camp services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20224 years ago
Contract Period
25 Jul 2022 - 30 Sep 2026 4-5 years
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
MERCELL UK Ltd
Additional Buyers

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE
Postcode
S70 2TA
Postcode Area
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE33 Barnsley
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Barnsley
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Barnsley North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
20
Supplier Names

Active Barnsley

Barnsley Gymnastics Club

BrightBox Makerspace

Childs Play Day Nursery (Penistone Ltd)

Forge Community Partnership

Good Food Barnsley CIC

Grassroots Sport Academy

Helping Others Positively Engaged in Community

Learning Hotspots

Mid Yorkshire Community Foundation

Momentous Academy 2022 Ltd

Nova City Ltd

Play Works Holiday Club CIC

Reds in the Community

Respect Innovation and Integrity Through Sport & Education C

Shining Stars Day Care and Club

Sport Works Limited

Station House Community Association Ltd

Team Active+

Totally Runable Ltd

Further Information

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