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Provision of Holiday Activity and Food Programme

Blackpool Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

30 Mar 2026 at 08:54

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

16 Jan 2026 at 13:26

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

07 Jan 2026 at 14:37

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Blackpool Council is overseeing the procurement process for the Provision of Holiday Activity and Food Programme aimed at children eligible for free school meals and other vulnerable groups, aged 4-16. Based in Blackpool (region UKD42), the procurement, currently in the award stage as of 30th March 2026, follows an open procedure. With a gross value of £6,000,000, the contract spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029, with potential extensions up to 2034 subject to budget and performance requirements. The process aims to establish a closed framework agreement with providers meeting both DfE and local requirements, offering substantial opportunities within the children's holiday camp service sector.

The tender presents significant opportunities for various business types, particularly service providers specialising in children's holiday camps. This framework has appointed numerous large-scale and SME suppliers, with engagement largely based on compliance and geographic needs across Blackpool. Suppliers such as Blackpool F.C. Community Trust, Magic Club, and Groundwork Cheshire, Lancashire & Merseyside exemplify the range of entities well-positioned to compete, highlighting inclusivity for small and voluntary organisations. The provision supports business growth by securing long-term agreements and consistent income via direct awards and fixed fees, enriching the local economy and bolstering service offerings tailored to community needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Holiday Activity and Food Programme

Notice Description

Blackpool Council is seeking to put in place longer term arrangements with Providers of Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) schemes for benefits-eligible free school meal children, aged 4-16, who are in school, and other vulnerable children, aged 4-16, as defined by the Authority. This Framework is being created to purchase places and schemes to create a consortium of Providers that meet the Department for Education (DfE ) and Blackpool Councils' requirements for the HAF Programme.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extensions subject to satisfactory performance, budget allocation and ongoing requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06011b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028852-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, 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
£2,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,250,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
12 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Blackpool Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY1 1NB
Postcode Area
Blackpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
TLD42 Blackpool
Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Talbot
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
8
Supplier Names

Blackpool FC Community Trust

Blackpool Carers Centre Ltd

MAGIC CLUB

THE BOATHOUSE YOUTH

Effective Pedagogy Solutions CIC

Groundwork Cheshire Lancashire and Merseyside

ROSSCON TRAINING LTD

SKOOL OF STREET

Further Information

Notice Documents

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