Award

Holiday Activities and Food Service (HAF)

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Feb 2026 at 14:15

Tender

20 Nov 2025 at 12:55

Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool City Council has completed the awarding process for the procurement of the "Holiday Activities and Food Service (HAF)" programme aimed at supporting children and young people eligible for benefits-related free school meals. This procurement falls under the industry category of education and training services located in Liverpool. The contract runs during the Easter, Summer, and Christmas school holidays, starting from June 2026, with potential extensions up to May 2029, contingent on funding availability. The awarded contract, valued at approximately £489,763, was published on 11th February 2026, with MERSEYSIDE PLAY ACTION COUNCIL being the selected supplier. Liverpool City Council employed an open competition procurement method under the "light-touch" regime, reflecting a below-threshold process during previous tender stages.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in educational programmes, particularly those focusing on holiday activities and food services for young beneficiaries. With an emphasis on quality and social value in the award criteria, the contract is well-suited for organisations with capabilities in delivering comprehensive holiday services with impactful social benefits. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), were encouraged to initially compete. The procurement process emphasised transparency, providing a platform for various businesses to showcase their expertise in contributing to community welfare through structured, benefit-driven programmes during school holidays.

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Notice Title

Holiday Activities and Food Service (HAF)

Notice Description

Liverpool City Council has commissioned a provider to deliver the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme for children and young people eligible for benefits-related free school meals. The service will run during Easter, Summer, and Christmas school holidays from June 2026 to May 2029 (subject to funding and extension options).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Two further 12 month extension options (subject to funding)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e56e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012447-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£490,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£490,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£489,763 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialprocurement@liverpool.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1DS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD72 Liverpool

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MERSEYSIDE PLAY ACTION COUNCIL

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