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HCC - 07/25 - Provision of Management of the Holiday Activity and Food Programme

Hertfordshire County Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

15 Jan 2026 at 09:15

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

07 Oct 2025 at 11:31

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

17 Jul 2025 at 16:53

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Hertfordshire County Council has successfully awarded a contract for managing the Holiday Activity and Food Programme, with The University of Hertfordshire Higher Education Corporation serving as the supplier. The procurement process, following an open procedure under the "light touch" regime, focused on the delivery of health and social work services across the UKH23 region, including areas such as Stevenage and Hatfield. This service contract, valued at approximately £1.39 million gross, commenced on 1st January 2026 and is set to run until 31st December 2028, with a potential one-year extension, subject to funding availability. The contract was initiated to support children receiving benefits-related free school meals through various programmes, including holiday-based health and nutrition activities.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational, nutritional, or social services aimed at children and families. Companies with expertise in programme coordination, especially those capable of managing large-scale, community-oriented projects, will find this contract beneficial for business expansion. While the awarded supplier is a large university entity, the contract's focus on inclusive service delivery also opens avenues for SMEs and VCSEs to partner or subcontract, particularly those with strong local knowledge and engagement capabilities. Businesses that excel in providing comprehensive service packages, ensuring safeguarding standards, and promoting community welfare are well-suited to pursue similar opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HCC - 07/25 - Provision of Management of the Holiday Activity and Food Programme

Notice Description

Hertfordshire County Council went out to Procurement for the Provision of Management of the Holiday Activity and Food Programme. This is a UK7 Contract Details Notice and this opportunity has now closed.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The core Contract Periods is two (2) years with the option to extend for up to one (1) further year subject to available funding

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0561a5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003313-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,157,280 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,157,280 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,157,280 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,157,280 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Oct 202510 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Hertfordshire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STEVENAGE
Postcode
SG1 2FQ
Postcode Area
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC
Local Authority
Stevenage
Electoral Ward
Symonds Green
Westminster Constituency
Stevenage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

The University of Hertfordshire Higher Education Corporation

Further Information

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