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Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) services DPS (SC240025)

Kent County Council

This public procurement record has 7 releases in its history.

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03 Jul 2026 at 06:50

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TenderUpdate

14 Jan 2026 at 13:32

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Award

10 Dec 2025 at 09:59

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Tender

03 Nov 2025 at 12:05

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18 Jul 2025 at 11:42

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Award

02 Jul 2025 at 15:55

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Planning

18 Apr 2024 at 16:34

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme by Kent County Council aims to enhance children's physical health and wellbeing through free activities and nutritious meals during school holidays for those eligible for benefits-related Free School Meals. This procurement process, categorised under "Recreational, cultural, and sporting services," is primarily focused on the UK region of Kent (UKJ4). Funded by the Department for Education, the programme is currently in the 'award' stage, with recent contracts signed on 24th June 2026. The procurement utilised a Competitive Procedure with Negotiation under the Light Touch Regime, despite being initially marked as a 'Restricted Procedure.' As part of the Dynamic Purchasing System, multiple contracts worth £20 million each were awarded to various suppliers like BB Soccer Limited and Quinn Estates Fowlmead Limited for different geographical lots, indicating a selective procurement method focusing on services.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in recreational and cultural services, particularly those experienced in organising children's activities and capable of promoting social and physical wellness. SMEs and large organisations alike can find growth potential by participating in this dynamic system, which allows continuous entry into the market and tendering for various lots. The business growth is particularly evident for those capable of delivering services in line with educational goals and social enrichment, providing an excellent entry point for community-focused service providers who are adept at navigating public sector contracts. The structure and recurring nature of the programme also suggest ongoing opportunities for engagement and expansion within the Kent region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) services DPS (SC240025)

Notice Description

The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme in Kent focuses on children's physical health and wellbeing by providing healthy food and engaging activities for children and young people during the school holidays. Families of children aged four to 16 years who are in receipt of benefits-related Free School Meals (FSM) can access free opportunities during the Easter, summer and Christmas holiday periods. The programme is funded by the Department for Education (DfE) and delivered in accordance with grant conditions set out in the Memorandum of Understanding agreed with Kent County Council (KCC). This programme has been established to support families facing increased challenges during school holidays, including higher food and childcare costs and reduced household income. These pressures can make it more difficult for families to provide sufficient food and enrichment activities for children. The HAF programme provides a range of enriching activities, supports children and young people to remain active, and helps reduce the risk of social isolation during school holidays. Participating families are also supported to develop their understanding of nutrition and food budgeting through access to information, guidance and support.

Lot Information

North

As Above.

East

As above.

Renewal: Optional extensions.

South

As above.

Renewal: As per ITT pack.

West

As above.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-045370
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062514-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic, Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£24,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Sep 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
19 Aug 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Annually

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active, Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Kent County Council
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Postcode Area
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
44
Supplier Names

LEGENDS LEARNING CENTRE LTD

Children and Families Limited

Khickster Entertainment and Pools for Schools Limited

Inclusive Sport Kent CIC

Sports Connect Community CIC

Buzzers Academies Ltd

DDIVINE TRAINING LTD

Next Thing Education Camps Ltd

RAMSGATE FOOTBALL CLUB (85) LIMITED

The Zone Youth Club, Broadstairs

West Faversham Community Association

Youth Canterbury CIO

Football Fun Factory (Community 079) Ltd

The John Wallis Church of England Academy

Once Upon the Mat

Simia Circus School CIC

The Sports Trust

Football Fun Factory (Community 037) Ltd

SportsCool Maidstone

ELITE PATHWAYS IN SPORT AND TRAINING LTD

G&T Events Ltd

MEGA CAMPS LTD

Coach Sports (London) Ltd

SPORT ON YOUR DOORSTEP CIC

Swale Community Leisure

TEAMTHEME - KENT LIMITED

The Young Lives Foundation

TIGER CLUBS LIMITED

BPS Management Kent Ltd

Brogdale CIC

DYNAMIC COACHING SOUTH EAST ENGLAND CIC

Primary Sports Giants

THE ROCKSTAR EXPERIENCE U.K. CIC

TSC KENT LTD

Ashford BME Association

ELITE COMMUNITY COACHING (UK) LIMITED

OLYMPIA BOXING CIC

Premier Sportscoach Solutions

SOUTHEAST KIDS CAMPS LTD

THE STONES COMMUNITY TRUST

BB Soccer Limited

Cygnus Academies Trust

Quinn Estates Fowlmead Limited

The Governing Body of Willesborough Infant School

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