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Co-ordination of Holiday Activities and Food Programme Across London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham

LONDON BOROUGH OF HAMMERSMITH AND FUHAM (LBHF)

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

20 Jan 2026 at 10:37

Tender

21 Oct 2025 at 09:51

Planning

22 Sep 2025 at 14:54

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham (LBHF) has initiated a public procurement process titled "Co-ordination of Holiday Activities and Food Programme Across London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham," targeting the delivery of services under the Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) programme for the financial years starting 2026/27. It aims to coordinate the programme to ensure adequate holiday provision, particularly for families in need, across Easter, Summer, and Christmas holidays. The procurement is conducted as an open procedure under a light-touch regime and is currently in the award stage as of 20th January 2026. The total value of the contract is GBP 2,812,000, with a contract period commencing on 1st May 2026 and lasting until 31st March 2029, with potential extensions for up to two additional years. The awarded supplier is Let Me Play Ltd, a supplier located in Welwyn Garden City, UK.

This procurement process offers significant opportunities for businesses, especially those operating within the service sector and possessing expertise in coordinating large-scale programmes focused on community and youth services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in training, development, and grant management would find this opportunity to align with their growth strategies. Businesses specialising in welfare services, non-residential welfare delivery, and holiday centre services would be well-suited to compete, particularly if they have a proven track record in supporting children and youth programs. With a high emphasis on quality, interested businesses can grow by aligning their services to meet LBHF's objectives and collaborate with council partners and local providers to deliver comprehensive holiday provision and support community engagement.

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Notice Title

Co-ordination of Holiday Activities and Food Programme Across London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham

Notice Description

Delivery of Holiday Activity and Food Coordination for the local delivery of the HAF programme. This contract is for a minimum of 3 years for delivery from the start of FY 2026/27 with the possibility of extension of up to 2 years. Delivery of the contract includes: * Mapping and ensuring there is adequate holiday provision, targeted towards those most in need * Working with providers to meet grant requirements including safeguarding, risk assessments and monitoring visits * Promoting provision and ensuring good uptake * Working with providers to support council outcomes for children and young people * Supporting providers with training, development and links to additional resources and partners. * Reporting to the council and DfE

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Two optional extensions of 12 months each

Planning Information

The market engagement process will include completing a questionnaie the submission deadline date will be Monday 6th October 2025 12.00 noon. The questions and information are below: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/holiday-activities-and-food-programme/holiday-activities-and-food-programme-2025. The programme programme provides healthy meals, enriching activities, and free childcare places to children from low-income families, benefiting their health, wellbeing and learning. Hammersmith and Fulham Council is planning to retender for the coordinator of their local delivery of the HAF programme. This contract will be for a minimum of 3 years for delivery from the start of FY 2026/27 with the possibility of extension of up to 2 years. The requirements of the Coordination contract include: • Mapping and ensuring there is adequate holiday provision, targeted towards those most in need • Working with providers to meet grant requirements including safeguarding, risk assessments and monitoring visits • Promoting provision and ensuring good uptake • Working with providers to support council outcomes for children and young people • Supporting providers with training, development and links to additional resources and partners. • Reporting to the council and DfE The provider is expected to manage and distribute grant funding for the delivery of the HAF programme on behalf of the Council. This funding is primarily targeted local VCFS organisations that can demonstrate a good record of local delivery and/or address gaps in provision. This approach looks to continue the model of HAF delivery established by the Council in 2021. The council is keen to hear from: - Organisations interested in or with experience of, coordinating HAF provision - local providers of holiday activities for school ages children, in particular VCFS organisations Questions. - Does the proposed model support good value and good outcomes for local school aged children? - Does it effectively support local providers and reduce barriers to funding? - Are there any changes to this model that would better support these aims?

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059f69
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004674-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

55241000 - Holiday centre services

85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,710,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,710,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,812,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
20 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF HAMMERSMITH AND FUHAM (LBHF)
Additional Buyers

LONDON BOROUGH OF HAMMERSMITH AND FUHAM

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@lbhf.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W6 9JU
Post Town
West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham

Local Authority
Hammersmith and Fulham
Electoral Ward
Hammersmith Broadway
Westminster Constituency
Hammersmith and Chiswick

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LET ME PLAY

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