Tender

Southwark Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) Programme 2026-28

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

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Tender

13 Feb 2026 at 17:18

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Southwark is undertaking an active tender process for the "Southwark Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) Programme 2026-28," aimed at delivering holiday programmes to children aged 4–16 years who are eligible for Free School Meals. The procurement is under the services category, focusing on health, social, recreational, cultural, and community services, with a total estimated contract value of £5.4 million inclusive of VAT. Located in London, UK, this open competition follows a "light-touch" regime, with submissions closing on March 22, 2026, and enquiries accepted until March 6, 2026. The programme will commence in June 2026 and will run until March 2029, with a likely 12-month break clause incorporated.

This tender presents robust opportunities for businesses involved in health, social work, recreational, cultural, or community services sectors, particularly those experienced in programme delivery and catering to youth needs. Given the evaluation criteria prioritising 60% on price and 40% on quality, small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this an attractive bid if capable of aligning their services with Department of Education standards. The open procurement method invites broad participation, potentially fostering diverse partnerships to support community welfare and social development through engaging and nutritious holiday programmes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Southwark Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) Programme 2026-28

Notice Description

Southwark Council is seeking to appoint providers to deliver the Holiday Activity and Food programme across Southwark, locally known as Southwark Food and Fun Programme. This programme is delivered in Easter, summer and winter school holidays to children age 4- 16 years who are eligible for benefits related Free School Meals. A 12 month break-clause is likely to be included in the contract, to be activated prior to the end of each 12 month period (if applicable). Providers will be expected to deliver the programme in line with the Department of Education's standards for holiday provision and the Council's local specification. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/holiday-activities-and-food-programme/holiday-activities-and-food-programme-2026-to-2027#annex_a

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065460
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013634-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 9 Mar 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK
Contact Name
Rachel Isted
Contact Email
foodandfunproposals@southwark.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2075257479

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 2QH
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

Notice Documents

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