Tender

SOL - HAF Programme - Christmas Hampers (2025)

SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

02 Sep 2025 at 15:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council is currently in the tender stage for a contract titled "SOL - HAF Programme - Christmas Hampers (2025)." This procurement involves the supply and delivery of food and activity hampers for children and young people who qualify for the Winter 2025 HAF holiday provision. The opportunities span community, social, personal services, and food-related industries with a contract valued at up to £50,000. The contract's duration is set for three months, commencing from 1st October 2025 and concluding on 30th January 2026, with the final date for tender submissions on 10th September 2025. This procurement process adopts an open competition method, suitable for businesses offering services within the United Kingdom.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specializing in catering, social services, and educational services to expand their reach by working with a public authority. Companies experienced in offering meal and activity solutions for children during school holiday periods are particularly well-suited to compete. The focus on quality in the evaluation criteria emphasises the importance of delivering high-standard products with enriching, educational value. The project will benefit businesses looking to enhance their portfolio within public sector contracts and broaden their community engagement and service delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SOL - HAF Programme - Christmas Hampers (2025)

Notice Description

The aim of the service is to supply and deliver food and activity hampers for children and young people who are eligible for the Winter 2025 HAF holiday provision. The hampers should include ingredients for healthy meals and enriching activities which will cover at least 2 days of support for a small family. The term of the Contract will be for the period of 3 months from the date of commencement of the contract. The maximum value of this contract is PS50,000

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059286
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053287-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Jan 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procteam@solihull.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOLIHULL
Postcode
B91 3QB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG32 Solihull
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Solihull
Electoral Ward
St Alphege
Westminster Constituency
Solihull West and Shirley

Further Information

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