Tender

CBC-1920-FA-LS Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) - SEND Specific Holiday Clubs

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

04 Feb 2026 at 20:35

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Central Bedfordshire Council is currently in the tender stage for the "CBC-1920-FA-LS Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) - SEND Specific Holiday Clubs" procurement process, focusing on children’s holiday camp services within the United Kingdom. This procurement, which falls under the services category, aims to cater specifically to children with additional needs or disabilities. The open procurement procedure invites providers to offer a variety of services, including physical, creative, and educational activities, as well as local outings. This tender, with a submission deadline of 2nd March 2026 and an award period ending on 13th March 2026, also anticipates commencing the contract from 1st April 2026 until 23rd February 2029. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a framework agreement type that does not reopen competition, implying continuous opportunities for successful providers.

This tender presents a robust opportunity for businesses specialising in educational and recreational services for children with special needs. Companies with a background in providing inclusive outdoor games, creative arts, and educational sessions tailored to varying levels of child support would be well-suited to compete. This procurement offers an excellent growth avenue for providers capable of delivering high-quality, diverse activities combined with strategic local outings. By meeting the minimum quality and price benchmark, successful bidders can establish reliable partnerships with the council, thereby potentially enhancing their service portfolio within the public sector. Businesses looking to expand their reach in sub-central government contract opportunities will find this to be a valuable prospect.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CBC-1920-FA-LS Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) - SEND Specific Holiday Clubs

Notice Description

For the holiday clubs being provider specifically for children with additional needs or disabilities, we are looking for provision that can offer varied and enriching as well as age-appropriate whilst considering the additional needs or disabilities that some children and young people have which, like other HAF funded activities could include but does not have to be restricted to physical activities such outdoor games, nature walks, the use of outdoor play and sports equipment creative activities such as access to musical instruments, singing, arts, crafts, and cooking, fun educational games and activities such as board games, books/story time and sensory play opportunities such soft play areas or sound and light themed play areas Providers should also consider and include local outings such as trips to farms, zoos and theatres or support with careers advice, mental health and further education options. Sessions should be aimed at children and young people aged between 5 and 16 years old with a range of different levels of support to meet individual need.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064782
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010221-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 23 Feb 2029 2-3 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
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFORD
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Further Information

Notice Documents

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