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Coordination of the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme in Somerset

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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03 Nov 2025 at 12:03

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council is inviting organisations to participate in the open procurement process for coordinating the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme in Somerset. This initiative, funded by the Department for Education, seeks to provide enriching activities and nutritious meals to children eligible for free school meals during holidays. The tender falls under the health and social work services category and is located in the UKK23 region, specifically Taunton, United Kingdom. The process is currently at the tender stage, with an open procedure method. The tender, identified by EPRO1000318 / ERFX1002481, has a closing submission deadline of 4th December 2025, and awards are expected to be finalised by 31st December 2025. The contract is set to run from April 2026 to March 2029, with a total value of £540,000 including VAT.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in service delivery in the education and social sectors. The open procurement method encourages participation from a wide range of potential bidders, including small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). With a significant emphasis on quality (60%) and social value (10%) within the evaluation criteria, businesses that focus on high-quality service provision and community impact are well-positioned to compete effectively. This contract not only provides financial growth but also the chance to enhance community involvement and develop a stronger presence within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Coordination of the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme in Somerset

Notice Description

Coordination of the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme in Somerset The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme is a Department for Education (DfE) funded initiative aimed at providing enriching activities and healthy meals to children eligible for benefits-related Free School Meals (FSM) during school holidays. Somerset Council seeks a delivery partner to coordinate the HAF programme across the county from April 2026 to March 2029.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d8d5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070395-2025
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 3-4 years
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
SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialandprocurement@somerset.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK23 Somerset CC
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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