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

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

There is 1 contract in this contracting process.

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.

beta This is an AI-generated summary 🚀

How useful is this summary?

Tender

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

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

18th December 2024 11:10:22 AM

Tender Deadline

27th January 2025 12:00:00 PM 25 days remaining
Contract Summary

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).
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-04c908

Publication Source

Find a Tender Service

Procurement Stage

Tender

Procurement Method

Selective

Procurement Method Details

Competitive Procedure With Negotiation

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS

DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

85000000

CPV Division(s)

85 - Health and social work services
Awarding Authority

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

Buyer Name

Mr Jordan Gurr

Buyer Email

jordan.gurr@kent.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

+44 3000414141

Buyer Address

County Hall

Maidstone

ME14 1XQ

United Kingdom

View contract on Find a Tender Service

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

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

Contract Timeline

Contract Summary

Contract Details

Contract Classification

Awarding Authority