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National support service for local authorities to deliver the 2021 holiday activities and food (HAF) programme

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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07 Jan 2021 at 11:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is seeking a national support service for local authorities to deliver the 2021 Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme. This contract, valued at £2,000,000, falls under the category of administrative educational services and is managed through an open procurement process, which commenced on 7th January 2021 and planned to close on 8th February 2021. The contract period is set to begin on 12th April 2021 and end on 11th April 2022, encompassing various regions across the United Kingdom, including London, the North West, and the South East.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) capable of supporting local authorities in enhancing childcare sufficiency and delivery across England. Businesses specialised in childcare services, advisory roles, and community engagement are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, as they will contribute to operational efficiencies in school-age childcare provision amidst growing demands for high-quality, affordable services during holiday periods.

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Notice Title

National support service for local authorities to deliver the 2021 holiday activities and food (HAF) programme

Notice Description

The government is committed to creating more high quality, affordable and flexible childcare, including before and after school and during the school holidays. Our Holiday Activities and Food programme (HAF) will provide free childcare, structured activities and food for those on free school meals (FSM), during the Easter, Christmas and summer holidays. This contract is for support, advisory and performance monitoring services to assist local authorities with ensuring holiday provision for school-age children across England. This will include (but is not limited to) - 1. Supporting local authorities with the tools and practical guidance on rapidly mapping the current sufficiency of school-age childcare within their region. 2. Providing practical planning and delivery advice to support local authorities in increasing the sufficiency of school-age childcare in their region. This may include identifying potential gaps in provision, supporting the creation of new childcare places, enhancing existing offers and making best use of partnership arrangements with local bodies, schools and other relevant organisations. 3. Regular reporting to DfE against the contract and progress in local authorities. 4. Helping local authorities to create and implement a local communication plan to target parents and hardest to reach communities. 5. Setting up a system of peer-to-peer support amongst local authorities. Additional information: The Department reserves the right to extend this contract by up to an additional 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d6f79270-7191-4064-94fc-d907deb46f5e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd08cd8b-0e9f-47e2-8d32-b2e2472f481a
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75121000 - Administrative educational services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,570,001 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,570,001 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
18 Apr 2021 - 19 Apr 2022 1-2 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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MOTT MACDONALD

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