Planning

Holiday and Food Activity Programme

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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PlanningUpdate

12 Jun 2025 at 13:41

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

27 May 2025 at 11:58

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council is planning a procurement process titled "Holiday and Food Activity Programme," focusing on the provision of children's holiday-camp services. This initiative, funded by the Department for Education, is aimed at coordinating holiday activities and meals for eligible children and their families during school holidays. Located in Northampton, the procurement process falls under the services category and is currently in the planning update stage. The planned contract period is from 1st March 2026 to 28th February 2028. Key dates to note include a future notice expected on 1st August 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in children's services, catering, or community programme coordination to expand their operations and contribute to a high-impact social initiative. Organisations with experience in delivering educational or recreational activities to young audiences, especially those capable of providing meal services, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Involvement in this programme could enhance business visibility and reputation within the community, aligning with public authority objectives and gaining access to government-supported projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Holiday and Food Activity Programme

Notice Description

Coordination and implementation of the Holiday Activities and Food Programme for West Northamptonshire Council . This is a Department for Education (DFE) funded programme to deliver holiday activities, including a meal, to eligible children and their families during school holidays

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0526f9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031975-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55243000 - Children's holiday-camp services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@westnorthants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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