Award

Contract for the provision of a school holiday programme

SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

11 Feb 2026 at 08:31

Award

18 Nov 2025 at 10:45

Tender

04 Sep 2025 at 13:18

Summary of the contracting process

South Staffordshire District Council has successfully awarded a contract for the provision of a school holiday programme to ASPIRE ACTIVE EDUCATION GROUP LIMITED, following an open procurement process. This initiative, spanning from February 2026 to December 2027, aims to deliver enriching holiday activities across four leisure centres in Codsall, United Kingdom, under the category of children's holiday-camp services. The programme will primarily utilise dry side facilities with occasional access to swimming pools, adhering to prescribed safety ratios and requirements. The initial procurement stage commenced with tender documents available via the Staffordshire County Council's Proactis e-tendering system, highlighting its open competition below threshold method. The contract, which can be extended at the authority's discretion, was signed in February 2026 with a gross value of £180,000. The tender, previously managed by Staffordshire County Council, emphasised opportunities for Ofsted registered providers to extend their reach in providing innovative enrichment programmes during various school holidays.

This contract presents valuable opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the UK, particularly those specialising in educational and recreational services for children. By tapping into untapped facilities, businesses can broaden their service offerings and establish themselves as key players in the educational activity sector. Organisations with expertise in offering structured enrichment activities, involving sport, skill development, and physical activities, and registered with Ofsted, can strategically position themselves to take advantage of these public sector contracts. As part of its commitment to innovation and community enhancement, SSDC's programmes offer a platform for growth and advancement, enabling businesses to leverage public sector partnerships to expand their operational footprint locally and contribute to the development of young people's skillsets.

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Notice Title

Contract for the provision of a school holiday programme

Notice Description

South Staffordshire District Council ("SSDC") operates four Leisure Centres. SSDC has a wish to provide a holiday programme to young people. In recent years an operator on behalf of SSDC has ran holiday activity programmes from 2 of the 4 centres. The Council is keen to continue these programmes and potentially expand to the other 2 facilities where possible. SSDC is now looking to test the market to ensure best value. As such, it is now looking to refresh and deliver an innovative and exciting new holiday programme. The programme will be delivered largely by utilising the dry side facilities however, some access to swimming pools can be arranged to accommodate activities. If pool(s) are used, then SSDCs adult/child ratios and NOP requirements must be observed. SSDC are looking for Ofsted registered Providers who can offer an exciting and innovative range of extended enrichment activities and courses for children and young people to participate in a wide range of enrichment, physical activity, sport and learn new skills. Provision must be in each school holiday as listed: * February Half Term (1 week) * Easter Holidays (2 weeks) * Whitsun (1 week) * Summer Holidays (generally 6 weeks) * October (1 week)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: At the Authority's entire discretion, the term may be extended by 12 months on the same terms for such period in accordance with the contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059432
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012174-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£43,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
£43,200 Under £100K
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
11 Feb 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.team@staffordshire.gov.uk, procurement@sstaffs.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CODSALL
Postcode
WV8 1PX
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Forebridge
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASPIRE ACTIVE EDUCATION GROUP

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