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EEQU Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme Booking and Data Solution

HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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06 Feb 2026 at 09:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Halton Borough Council focused on securing a solution for the EEQU Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme Booking and Data Solution. This contract involves an IT booking system designed for HAF, Youth Grants, and short breaks. Categorised under the public authority sub-central government and active from 1st February 2026 until 31st January 2029, with provisions for renewal until 31st January 2030, the process was executed using a direct procurement method without competition as it was below the threshold. The contract, valued at £82,562.40, was awarded to EEQU LTD, a supplier based in London.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in software and information systems, particularly those focusing on booking and data solutions for public sector programmes. Businesses capable of delivering innovative IT solutions and ensuring efficient data management can leverage such contracts to expand their market presence. The contract's nature and scope suggest that businesses with capabilities in adapting IT systems to specific programme needs will find this opportunity in the UK North West region conducive to their growth strategies.

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Notice Title

EEQU Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme Booking and Data Solution

Notice Description

EEQU Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme Booking and Data Solution - IT booking system for HAF/ Youth Grants and short breaks

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06499e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010760-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£82,562 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@halton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WIDNES
Postcode
WA8 7QF
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Halton
Electoral Ward
Central & West Bank
Westminster Constituency
Widnes and Halewood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EEQU

Further Information

Notice Documents

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