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CO0444 Holiday Activity Fund 2024 Reopening

Essex County Council

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14 Feb 2024 at 15:51

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Tender

05 Jan 2024 at 15:58

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Summary of the contracting process

The Essex County Council has awarded a contract for the CO0444 Holiday Activity Fund 2024 Reopening. The contract, classified under School meals, has a value of £3,500,000 and involves providing free holiday clubs with physical and enrichment activities, nutritious meals, and educational support. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with a tender period ending on 19th January 2024. The contract period is from 26th April 2024 to 28th February 2025.

This tender presents an opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs to participate in delivering the Essex ActivAte clubs across Essex and Thurrock. Businesses providing services related to youth engagement, family support, health and wellbeing, and educational activities would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The Essex County Council aims to engage eligible beneficiaries for free school meals and families most in need to improve their overall health and well-being through this programme.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CO0444 Holiday Activity Fund 2024 Reopening

Notice Description

This is a re-opening for applications under this funding scheme. The Department for Education has provided Essex County Council with funding in order to deliver the holiday activity and food programme (HAF) across Essex during the Easter, Summer and Winter school holidays. Active Essex will be managing the programme on behalf of Essex County Council. Active Essex and Essex County Council will also be managing the HAF programme on behalf of Thurrock Council. Across Essex and Thurrock the programme is called Essex ActvAte. Essex ActivAte will engage and support young people and families who are eligible for benefits based free school meals and families most in need. The programme will provide free and inclusive holiday clubs across the county that will include a range of fun physical and enrichment activities, a free nutritious meal, nutritional education and mentoring and support for the young person and whole family. The programme aims to improve health generally, including, crucially, mental health and aim to provide the families with the knowledge and support to live healthier, happier lives. We are looking for delivery partners or consortiums who can lead and deliver Essex ActivAte clubs across Essex and Thurrock during the main school holidays. The estimated funding per provider is PS300,000

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f3af3d13-822c-4a99-b225-51f6998c0477
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7984238f-17a2-47ce-8df7-82f6a1f5913a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

CPV Codes

15894210 - School meals

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
26 Apr 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 6-12 months
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
Essex County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Postcode Area
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
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
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
9
Supplier Names

Canvey Island Youth Project

Essex Kids Camp

Holloway Coaching LTD

InterAct Chelmsford Ltd

JM & MB Coaching Ltd TA Premier Education

POP Essex

Progressive Sports South Essex

Red Balloon Foundation

Roaring Lions Activity Camp

Further Information

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