This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

03 Jun 2026 at 09:44

Tender

06 Mar 2026 at 09:40

Planning

06 Jan 2026 at 14:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Stoke on Trent City Council has awarded the contract for the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme (CAFS/2023/113) following an open procurement process. This initiative is part of the Department for Education's Best Start in Life mission and aims to provide enriching activities and nutritious meals to children in Stoke-on-Trent during school holidays. The contract's procurement phase culminated on 3 June 2026, with the programme set to commence on 1 July 2026 and run until 30 June 2029, with possible extensions up to 2031. The main procurement category is services, and the industry focus is on recreational, cultural, and sporting services within the UKG23 region, which includes Stoke-on-Trent.

This contract creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in service delivery, particularly those experienced in educational, recreational, and nutritional programmes for children. Companies that can offer innovative approaches to large-scale programme management and have the capability for strategic partnerships will find this particularly beneficial. With a gross value of approximately £5.6 million, including potential extensions, it presents substantial financial incentives. Both small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and larger social enterprises, like The Hubb Foundation, which has been involved as a supplier and tenderer in this process, stand to benefit from participating, as they can leverage their expertise to collaborate with Stoke on Trent City Council in delivering high-impact services that align with the programme's objectives.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme CAFS/2023/113

Notice Description

The Department for Education (DfE) informed local authorities that as part of its Best Start in Life mission, the government confirmed the Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) Programme will be extended until May 2029. The HAF contract would operate under a lead provider model who would be responsible for the sub-contracting, management, coordination and delivery of activities through providers. The HAF programme provides enriching activities and nutritious meals supporting health, wellbeing and learning readiness as well as supporting parents and carers. This multiyear settlement will enable more strategic planning, innovation, and long-term partnerships, supporting value for money and ensuring that children and young people continue to benefit from enriching holiday experiences and nutritious meals. The programme runs through the Easter, Summer and Winter school holidays and is a holiday provision for school aged children from reception to year 11 (inclusive) who receive benefits-related free school meals and attend a Stoke-on-Trent school.

Planning Information

We are going to hold the market engagement day on Wednesday 21st January 10.30am - 11.30pm. To register your interest in attending the event please email Rebecca.Horton@stoke.gov.uk by 12noon on 16th January 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060030
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052202-2026
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,680,990 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,680,990 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£4,680,990 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
6 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
2 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2031-03-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STOKE ON TRENT CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STOKE-ON-TRENT
Postcode
ST4 1HH
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent
Delivery Location
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent

Local Authority
Stoke-on-Trent
Electoral Ward
Hartshill Park & Stoke
Westminster Constituency
Stoke-on-Trent Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE HUBB FOUNDATION

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