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Holidays, Activities and Food (HAF) services DPS (SC240025)

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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18 Dec 2024 at 11:10

Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council is initiating a procurement process to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme, targeting children eligible for benefits-related Free School Meals (FSM) aged 4-16. The tender, titled "Holidays, Activities and Food (HAF) services DPS (SC240025)," falls under the Health and Social Work Services industry category (CPV code 85000000). The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage and is active. The programme will be divided into geographical lots covering North, East, South, and West Kent, with providers able to bid for specific districts or parishes. The submission deadline for bids is 27 January 2025. This initiative will provide healthy food and enriching activities during school holidays, contributing to community wellbeing across Kent. The procurement method applied is a competitive procedure with negotiation, facilitated electronically in English.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health, social work, and community-based services to expand their operations within Kent. Companies with experience in providing comprehensive holiday programmes and food services for children are well-suited to compete. The DPS structure enables diverse organisations, including small and medium enterprises, to bid for multiple lots, enhancing their chances of securing contracts. Additionally, the DPS will be reviewed annually with potential for renewal based on performance and available funding, offering sustained business growth opportunities. The focus on community services supports long-term engagements that can benefit both the service providers and the residents of Kent.

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Notice Title

Holidays, Activities and Food (HAF) services DPS (SC240025)

Notice Description

Kent County Council is establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme. The HAF programme aims to provide healthy food and enriching activities for children and young people during school holidays. The DPS will be divided into geographical lots covering North, East, South, and West Kent, with opportunities for providers to bid for specific districts or parishes. The programme targets children aged 4-16 who are eligible for benefits-related Free School Meals (FSM).

Lot Information

North Kent

Kent County Council is establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme. The HAF programme aims to provide healthy food and enriching activities for children and young people during school holidays. The DPS will be divided into geographical lots covering North, East, South, and West Kent, with opportunities for providers to bid for specific districts or parishes. The programme targets children aged 4-16 who are eligible for benefits-related Free School Meals (FSM).

Renewal: The DPS will be reviewed annually and may be renewed based on performance and funding availability. Two contract extensions of up to 12 months are available.

East Kent

Kent County Council is establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme. The HAF programme aims to provide healthy food and enriching activities for children and young people during school holidays. The DPS will be divided into geographical lots covering North, East, South, and West Kent, with opportunities for providers to bid for specific districts or parishes. The programme targets children aged 4-16 who are eligible for benefits-related Free School Meals (FSM).

Renewal: The DPS will be reviewed annually and may be renewed based on performance and funding availability. Two contract extensions of up to 12 months are available.

South Kent

Kent County Council is establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme. The HAF programme aims to provide healthy food and enriching activities for children and young people during school holidays. The DPS will be divided into geographical lots covering North, East, South, and West Kent, with opportunities for providers to bid for specific districts or parishes. The programme targets children aged 4-16 who are eligible for benefits-related Free School Meals (FSM).

Renewal: The DPS will be reviewed annually and may be renewed based on performance and funding availability. Two contract extensions of up to 12 months are available.

West Kent

Kent County Council is establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme. The HAF programme aims to provide healthy food and enriching activities for children and young people during school holidays. The DPS will be divided into geographical lots covering North, East, South, and West Kent, with opportunities for providers to bid for specific districts or parishes. The programme targets children aged 4-16 who are eligible for benefits-related Free School Meals (FSM).

Renewal: The DPS will be reviewed annually and may be renewed based on performance and funding availability. Two contract extensions of up to 12 months are available.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c908
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040731-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
IV.1.3. This procurement does involve the setting up of a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) under the Light Touch Regime. DPS Rounds will reopen annually (see ITT letter for further details)

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Jordan Gurr
Contact Email
jordan.gurr@kent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000414141

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
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
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

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