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Holiday Activity and Food Programme

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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31 Mar 2026 at 16:31

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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06 Feb 2026 at 10:58

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council under the Holiday Activity and Food Programme aims to provide free holiday activities for children and young people receiving benefits-based free school meals. This tender belongs to the education and training services category and is located in the United Kingdom, specifically the region UKK24. The procurement stage is complete as of March 31, 2026. The process followed a direct award method, targeting a select group of accredited providers. The contracts were signed on February 5, 2026, covering a delivery period from February 6, 2026, to March 31, 2026.

This tender represents substantial opportunities for business growth, primarily for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and larger organisations in the education services sector. Companies providing education, training, and related services are well-suited to compete, particularly those with experience in delivering programmes to support vulnerable groups. Such opportunities not only aid in expanding service offerings but also enhance business visibility and credibility. Given the significant funding attached to this programme, providers can expect stable financial returns during the contract duration, boosting both revenue and reputation in the public procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Holiday Activity and Food Programme

Notice Description

The Department for Education funded holiday activity and food programme (HAF) provides free holiday activity places for children and young people in receipt of benefits-based free school meals, from reception year to age 16.

Procurement Information

Using a select of accredited providers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0649c6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029961-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£765,769 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£785,568 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
6 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOURNEMOUTH
Postcode
BH2 6DY
Postcode Area
Bournemouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Bournemouth Central
Westminster Constituency
Bournemouth West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
24
Supplier Names

360 Degree Sports Coaching Dorset LTD

AFC Bournemouth Community Sports Trust

Aspire Life sports Ltd

BH Live Active- Sir David English

Casa Camp

Creative Kids

Cuddles Day Nursery Ltd

Dance4All

Educamps Ltd

Foundation Sports & Play

Kidscape

Let's Get Loud

Little Angels Nursery and Holiday Club

Mackenzies Holiday Club/ Mackenzies gym

Pokesdown Community Primary School

Pouncing Panthers Limited

Premier Sports Bournemouth LLP T/A Premier Education

SC Club

Safe and Sound Childcare CIC t/a St Claire's Childcare- St. Peter's

Somerford Youth and Community Centre

Sparks Bournemouth

St Michael's Primary School- Holiday Club

Stars Holiday Club

The Robbie Rocket Foundation

Further Information

Notice Documents

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