This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

21 May 2026 at 15:06

Planning

17 Jan 2026 at 11:19

Summary of the contracting process

Luton Council is conducting a procurement process for the "AT1467 Holiday Activity Food Programme for Children," with the aim of coordinating holiday provisions for school-aged children in Luton. This tender falls under the services category, specifically children's holiday-camp services, and covers the UKH21 region in the United Kingdom. The process is currently at the tender stage with an open procedure, and the value of the tender is estimated at £5,000,000, with a gross amount including VAT of £6,000,000. Potential bidders should submit all clarifications and tenders via the ProContract e-tendering portal by the deadline of 22nd June 2026. The procurement will follow the Department for Education’s guidance, with the programme set to begin on 1st October 2026 and conclude by 30th June 2029, with potential renewals contingent on continued grant funding.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those experienced in managing large-scale community or educational programmes, to engage with local government initiatives aimed at supporting children's wellbeing. Businesses with expertise in coordination, staffing, marketing, and provision of catering and equipment stand to benefit, especially those classified as SMEs or VCSEs, as they are encouraged to apply. The contract requires a financial turnover not less than £2,000,000, ensuring suitable firms have the capacity to manage and deliver this vital community service. With the chance for renewal, companies have an opportunity to establish a long-term partnership with Luton Council, subject to continued funding from the DfE and ongoing service requirements.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

AT1467 Holiday Activity Food Programme for Children

Notice Description

Luton Council is seeking an organisation to co-ordinate the Holiday Activity and Food Programme in Luton, this includes ensuring suitable holiday provision is established for school aged children in line with the DfE guidance, work collaboratively with relevant partners and stakeholders, whilst ensuring provision meets the needs and demands of Luton's families and their children.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Any goods or services which may be required to enable the service to be managed and delivered successfully which may become apparent during the term of the contract.

Renewal: Subject to grant funding being received from the DfE and requirement of service continuing. Currently only the funding for years 1-3 has been communicated with the Council.

Planning Information

Luton Council are hosting a supplier engagement event to provide further details for the Holiday Activity and Food Programme for children who receive free school meals in Luton. This is a grant funded project from the Department for Education and is to include management and delivery. One of the main objectives is to support children’s health and wellbeing, provide access to nutritious meals in school holidays and promote physical activity and healthy lifestyles. Service must be undertaken in Luton and the provider must undertake the management, co-ordination, promotion, booking, reporting, staffing, training, marketing, equipment and catering. If you would like to attend the supplier engagement event to take place on Friday 30 January 2026 @ 12 noon -1pm via Microsoft Teams then please email Caroline.Sturman@luton.gov.uk before 10am on Thursday 29 January 2026 and you will be sent an invite

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06083a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047314-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, 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

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55243000 - Children's holiday-camp services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
20 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LUTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 2BQ
Post Town
Luton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
TLH21 Luton

Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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